West Shore
The West Shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake. State Route 89 stretches along this side of the lake with access via U.S. Highway 50 to the south and Interstate 80 to the north.
Recreational opportunities abound on the West Shore where you will find water activities, camping, hiking, downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Attractions include nearby Palisades Tahoe, Granite Chief Wilderness, Meeks Bay Campground & Resort, the Ehrman Mansion and access to the Rubicon Trail, one of the most popular OHV routes in the country.
Recreation Sites
Blackwood Canyon Campground
Site Open
Enhanced fire restrictions are in effect! No campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are permitted until enhanced fire restrictions are lifted.Camping is permitted only in designated…
Granite Chief Wilderness
In 1984, the Granite Chief Wilderness became a designated wilderness area under the Wilderness Act of 1964 because of its pristine nature, natural beauty, and primitive, non-motorized recreational…
Kaspian Campground
Site Open
Kaspian Campground is located on National Forest lands four miles south of Tahoe City, on Highway 89. The campground is operated under a special use permit by Tahoe Recreation, a Division of Vista…
Kaspian Picnic Area
Site Open
Kaspian Picnic Area is located on Highway 89 on the west shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe and offers a spectacular lakeside picnic area with easy access to the lake for kayaking and swimming. Campfires…
McKinney/Rubicon Trailhead
The McKinney-Rubicon Trailhead is approximately one mile west from the Tahoma neighborhood entrance on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Trailer parking and pit toilets are available at the trailhead…
William Kent Campground
Site Open
William Kent Campground is located on the West Shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The campground sites are surrounded by big pine and fir trees. A day use area is located across the street from the…
William Kent Picnic Area
Site Open
William Kent Picnic Area is located on Highway 89 on the west shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The picnic area is located across the street from the campground and provides for easy lake access for…