Parks

El Dorado Boat Ramp

Small city park with launch ramp down under highway bridge, run by City of South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation.

El Dorado Beach and Boat Ramp is the largest beach area in South Lake Tahoe, it is the place to go for large picnics, launching your boat, renting a kayak or water toy, viewing the lake, or simply to relax. Highlights of this facility include:

* Large turf area, perfect for throwing out a blanket
* Large picnic area, includes tables and barbeque pits
* Boat launch with floating dock (fee)
* Kayak and water toy concession
* Swim area, roped and buoyed (no lifeguard)
* Bike trail
* Restroom
* Two parking lots

Rates:

* Day Use $13.00
* Commercial Day Use: $35.00
* Annual Pass: $125.00
* Commercial Annual Pass: $365.00

 

 

Boat Access: El Dorado Beach on Hwy 50 at Lakeview Ave.

Harrison & Merced Streets
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
Website: http://www.recreationintahoe.com/outdoor_recreation/eldorado_beach

Skylandia Park

South of Lake Forest development; public pier, picnic facilities, small beach.

Skylandia Park is a 24-acre California State Park operated and maintained by the TCPUD. It is located 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City on Lake Forest Road. Skylandia Park provides bike trails, hiking trails, and picnicking. The park also features a beach, pier and swimming area.

Boat Access: Tie up at pier, anchor and dinghy in, or beach boat

Lake Forest Rd at end of Bristlecone
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone: (530) 583-3796
Website: http://www.tahoecitypud.com/parksrec/parks.shtml#8