• Emerald Bay State Park - Lake Tahoe

      • 1. Emerald Bay State Park

      • Gorgeous bay by Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm
        • Recreation & Natural Areas
        • South Shore
      • Nile Expert Tip: Home to Vikingsholm and Fanette Island (Lake Tahoe's only island), Emerald Bay truly is one of Tahoe's...
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    • Caples Lake Campground - Lake Tahoe

      • 2. Caples Lake Campground

      • Caples Lake Campground is located adjacent to Highway 88, near to Kirkwood. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking offered.
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        • Woodfords/Markleeville
    • Kirkwood Ski Resort - Lake Tahoe
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    • David Walley's Resort Hot springs - Lake Tahoe
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    • Hope Valley Campground - Lake Tahoe

      • 5. Hope Valley Campground

      • Sitting at an elevation of 7,300 feet and located on the California/Nevada border, this 20 reservable site campground offers users with the opportunity to fish nearby.
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        • Woodfords/Markleeville
    • Little Truckee River - Lake Tahoe

      • 6. Little Truckee River

      • Little Truckee River is located approximately 13 miles north of Truckee. Fishing pressure is heavy in easy access areas. Where access is difficult, large rainbow trout and a few browns have been reported.
        • Fishing
    • Washoe Meadows State Park - Lake Tahoe

      • 7. Washoe Meadows State Park

      • Washoe Meadows State Park occupies 620 acres of meadow and woodland in the valley at the base of the escarpment leading to Echo Summit.
        • Recreation & Natural Areas
    • Saddleback Scenic Drive - Lake Tahoe

      • 8. Saddleback Scenic Drive

      • Saddleback Loop is approximately 50 miles long, beginning at Indian Valley, through Cal-Ida, Eureka, Saddleback Lookout, Devil's Post Pile, to Downieville and back on Hwy. #49. There are many activities to choose from on this loop.
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    • Scenic drive to Pyramid Lake - Lake Tahoe
    • Highway 49 Scenic Drive - Lake Tahoe

      • 10. Highway 49 Scenic Drive

      • Highway #49 scenic drive is a 49 mile tour with 12 historic sites to see. The drive can be enjoyed from either direction and will guide you along one of the most historically rich sections of beautiful Highway #49.
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  • The best drive to take around Lake Tahoe is...well...around Lake Tahoe. The road around the lake encompasses several highways within both California and Nevada and will give you some of the best views of the big blue lake.

    Some of the best views are coming up Highway 50 from Carson City as you come up to Spooner Lake, around Emerald Bay and around Carnelian Bay on the North Shore, and coming up Highway 431 from Reno over the Mt. Rose Summit.

    Some other popular drives around the Tahoe area include the drive from Truckee up to the Rainbow Bridge above Donner Lake, around Fallen Leaf Lake and along Highway 88 just south of Lake Tahoe. On 88 you will pass Caples Lake, Kirkwood, Sorenson's Resort and Hope Valley. In the fall, this area is very popular for the colorful aspen leaves turning gold and orange.

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