South Shore
The South Shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake with the main access via U.S. Highway 50 and State Route 89. The South Shore boasts a spectrum of commercial development intermixed with recreational opportunities that include water activities, camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and gaming.
Attractions include one the most photographed areas in the world, Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm Castle. You will also find the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, Pope and Baldwin Beaches, Fallen Leaf Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Heavenly Mountain Resort and nearby Meiss Country.
Recreation Sites
Adventure Mountain
Site Closed
Located on the top of Echo Summit, Adventure Mountain offers 18 machine groomed tubing lanes for every level. The plowed parking area is located safely away from Highway 50 and the resort offers tube…
Angora Lakes Resort
Site Open
Angora Lakes Resort, located on the south end of Lake Tahoe, is a popular destination during the summer months. A parking fee is required.The hike up to the lake is a bit steep, but the trail is wide…
Baldwin Beach
Site Open
Baldwin Beach is located on National Forest lands approximately five miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. The beach is operated under a special use permit by Tahoe…
Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area
Site Open
This area can be extremely crowded on weekends. Please consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for a more relaxing experience.Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area is located near…
Camp Richardson Corral
Site Open
Camp Richardson Corral and Pack Station are located on National Forest lands on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The corral is operated under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service…
Camp Richardson Resort
Site Open
A year-round destination, historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation at Lake Tahoe in the spring, summer, winter and fall. Warm seasons include biking,…
Desolation Wilderness
Desolation Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area consisting of 63,960 acres of sub-alpine and alpine forest, granite peaks, and glacially-formed valleys and lakes. Located southwest of…
Eagle Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead
This area can be extremely crowded on weekends. Please consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for a more relaxing experience.Eagle Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead is located on…
Echo Chalet
Site Open
This area can be extremely crowded on weekends. Please consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for a more relaxing experience.Echo Chalet is a high-Sierra, summer-only, resort…
Echo Lakes Trailhead - PCT Access
This area can be extremely crowded on weekends. Please consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for a more relaxing experience.Echo Lakes Trailhead is located on Echo Summit near the…