Lake Tahoe - East Shore

Facility · Nevada ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Toiyabe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,425 ft
Elevation

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!

Getting there

39.10630, -119.96000 · 39°6'22.7"N 119°57'36.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F414146515969777671604840
Low °F252528303742505045383025
Precip in3.22.72.61.31.30.60.30.20.31.01.93.0

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.

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Common questions about Lake Tahoe - East Shore

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

Camping near Lake Tahoe - East Shore

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

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