Lake Tahoe - West Shore

Facility · Nevada ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,330 ft
Elevation
The west shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake. Highway 89 stretches along this side of the lake with access via Highway 50 to the south and Interstate 80 to the north. Recreational opportunities abound on the west shore where you will find water activities, camping, hiking, downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Attractions include nearby Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows, Granite Chief Wilderness, Meeks Bay and Meeks Bay Resort, the Ehrman Mansion and access to the Rubicon Trail, one of the most popular OHV routes in the country.

Getting there

39.10880, -120.18080 · 39°6'31.7"N 120°10'50.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in12.210.810.35.13.51.20.20.30.94.27.712.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 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 - West Shore

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

Camping near Lake Tahoe - West Shore

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

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