Baldwin Beach

Facility · Nevada ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,233 ft
Elevation

Baldwin Beach is located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, on Highway 89 approximately three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Baldwin Beach is a National Forest day use area operated by private concessionaire, California Land Management. Please note: Campfires and portable charcoal grills are not allowed on the beach.

Getting there

38.94270, -120.06620 · 38°56'33.7"N 120°3'58.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in6.05.64.62.11.50.60.30.30.52.13.56.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Baldwin Beach

Can you reserve a site at Baldwin Beach?
No. Baldwin Beach is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Baldwin Beach

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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