Explore by Category
Piers
The listing below includes public piers on the lake. Most piers have limited space for public tie-up and are subject to considerable swell depending on the weather. Note that there are many more private piers around the lake that should be used only by invitation.
Most piers charge no fee but expect that you are patronizing the business associated with the pier. (One notable exception is the large pier at Gar Woods, which is open to public use for any reason and is useful for accessing other businesses in the area.) Piers at public parks often have time limits and are intended primarily for loading and unloading. Some piers have attendants, especially on summer weekends, who expect to be tipped (much like a valet parking attendant for your car).
Kaspian National Forest Picnic Area
Nice, newly rebuilt (7/98) pier at the north end of pleasant picnic area (despite being somewhat close to the road), pebble/cobble beach, bicycle and hike-in camping inland of the main road (Hwy 89).
Directions: Kaspian Campground is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe on Highway 89, near Tahoe City, California. From Truckee, take Highway 89 South to Tahoe City. Continue south on Highway 89 from Tahoe City for another 4.2 miles to Kaspian Picnic Area. Approximately 2/3 of the way between Tahoe City and Homewood.
South of Sunnyside on State Route 89, campsites across highway, rest rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ.
Boat Access: Pier
Intersection of Hwy 89 & Blackwood Canyon Rd
West Lake Tahoe, CA 96141
Kings Beach State Beach and Pier
Pier use is free although only marginally suitable for tieing up (no bumpers or cushioning, only 2 sets of cleats), mostly monopolized by commercial ski and parasail boats. A large, free sand beach with paid state parking ($5), public beach, picnic tables and barbecue areas, kid's park, and public restrooms. .
Boat Access: Pier
Hwy 28 on North Lake Blvd.
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Round Hill Pines Beach Marina
Huge pier with Caesars and other big casino boats, ski school, big mooring field, short-term tieup at dock, buoys and watertaxi, may beach boat as well; snack bar, tennis, swimming pool.
Boat Access: Marla Bay
Hwy 50
Stateline, Nevada 89449
Phone: (775) 588-3055
Email: info@roundhillpines.com
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
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Nice public pier, main attraction the Ehrman Mansion, lots of activities offered, good hiking, 175 campsites.
The ski trail parking on the west side of Highway 89 and the day use area on the east side of Highway 89 remain open during the winter.
Seasons: The campground will close for the winter season on November 30th and reopen on May 1st.
Boat Access: Pier, anchor out and dinghy in, or beach boat
Hwy 89
Sugar Pine Point, CA 96142
Phone: (530) 525-7982, summer (530) 525-3345, snow phone (530) 525-7982
Email: lssec@parks.ca.gov
Zephyr Cove Resort
Housekeeping cabins, RV Park/campground, horseback riding, 2 restaurants, general store and gift shop, some moorings and pier.
Location: Zephyr Cove is located on Lake Tahoe's South shore, 4 miles North of Stateline on Hwy 50. The rental office for all accommodations is located across the street from the Lodge, in the RV Park.
760 Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448
Phone: (775) 589-4906
Fax: (775) 588.5021
Email: emailzephyrcove@aramark.com