What to DoLake Tahoe
What to Do in Lake Tahoe in Summer and Winter
What to do in Lake Tahoe: in summer, Sand Harbor ($15 a car from out of state, reservation needed) or Emerald Bay ($10). In winter, ski.
Lake Tahoe
A large alpine lake on the California and Nevada line, for skiing in winter and beaches in summer.
The state line runs through the lake. About two thirds of it is in California and one third in Nevada. The lake is 1,645 feet deep at its deepest point and covers 191 square miles. It is about 22 miles long and 12 miles wide.
In summer, Sand Harbor in Nevada costs $15 a vehicle for out-of-state cars. Cars need a reservation there from 15 May to 30 September. Emerald Bay State Park in California costs $10 a vehicle. Its lots can be full by 10 a.m. on busy days. The local buses and the Lake Link shuttle are free, but no car-free way reaches every beach.
Heavenly and Northstar aim to open for skiing on 20 November 2026. The other target dates are 25 November for Palisades Tahoe, 27 November for Sugar Bowl and 4 December for Kirkwood. All of them depend on snow. Epic covers Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. Ikon covers Palisades Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe. In winter, carry chains, because Caltrans can require them on I-80 and US-50.
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