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  1. Lester Beach
  
  Shelter bay, great for swimming
  
  Beaches
  
  West Shore
  
  Nile Expert Tip: Get to the beach early for good parking.
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  2. King's Beach State Recreation Area
  
  Popular beach in both summer and winter
  
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  North Shore
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  3. Nevada Beach
  
  One of the largest beaches on the lake
  
  Beaches
  
  East Shore
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  4. Sandy Cove Picnic Ground
  
  The Sandy Cove Picnic Ground sits toward the west of the Armador Ranger District. Additionally to offering picnicking facilities, the site provides access to Silver Lake.
  
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  5. 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.
  
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  6. Cave Rock
  
  Spectacular views of the lake
  
  Nature & Wildlife
  
  East Shore
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- 7. Marlette Lake Trail
  
  Moderate 5 mile hike
  
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  East Shore
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  8. Kirkwood Lake Campground
  
  Kirkwood Lake Campground provides close access to Kirkwood Lake. Visitors would be able to participate in activities such as boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking.
  
  Campgrounds
  
  South Shore
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  9. Sand Pond Picnic Ground
  
  Sand Pond Picnic Ground is located 1.5 miles north of Bassets at an elevation of 5,800 feet. This picnic ground is near Sand Pond and has 16 sites. There are toilets, potable water and dressing rooms on site.
  
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  10. China Flat Picnic Ground
  
  China Flat Picnic Ground is located on the Silver Fork of the American River.
  
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Some of the best things to do at Lake Tahoe are just hanging out with friends and family at the beach or a local park. Bringing a picnic and maybe a bottle of wine makes it even better.

For families, visit Commons Beach in Tahoe City for some low water swimming, a playground and lots of wildlife. Other local beaches for families include the beautiful Lester Beach in D.L. Bliss, Camp Richardson, the South Tahoe Recreational area, Zephyr Cove, Cave Rock, Sand Harbor and King's Beach on the North Shore.

For some places off the water, visit the Tahoe Meadows for some light hiking or snowshoeing and some bird watching. You can also find some places to sit and eat at local parks in South Shore by the ice skating rink.

Visit the Donner Lake Recreational Area for some fishing or relaxing on the beach, the local park or the several public docks on the north side of Donner Lake.

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