Facility · Nevada ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Toiyabe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The east shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the Nevada side along the west slope of the Carson Range. Access to this mostly undeveloped side of the lake is via Highways 50 and 28. Recreational opportunities found on the east shore include water activities, camping, hiking, horseback riding, downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Attractions include Cave Rock, Sand Harbor State Recreation Area, Spooner and Marlette Lakes, Nevada Beach, Zephyr Cove, and Round Hill Pines Beach, just to name a few!
39.10630, -119.96000 · 39°6'22.7"N 119°57'36.0"W
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 59 | 69 | 77 | 76 | 71 | 60 | 48 | 40 |
| Low °F | 25 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 37 | 42 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 38 | 30 | 25 |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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