Picnics, Parks & Gardens in Lake Tahoe

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.

Lester Beach

9881 HWY 89

Shelter bay, great for swimming...
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King's Beach State Recreation Area

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P.O. Box 266
7360 West Lake Boulevard

Popular beach in both summer and winter...
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Nevada Beach

Highway 50

One of the largest beaches on the lake...
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Sandy Cove Picnic Ground

26820 Silver Drive

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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Washoe Meadows State Park

P.O. Box 266
7360 West Lake Boulevard

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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Cave Rock

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Highway 50 & Glenbrook Bay

Spectacular views of the lake...
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Zephyr Cove Resort & Lake Tahoe Cruises

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900 Ski Run Blvd # 201

Tahoe's authentic Mississippi paddlewheeler...
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Marlette Lake Trail

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Hwy 50

Moderate 5 mile hike...
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Kirkwood Lake Campground

26820 Silver Drive

Kirkwood Lake Campground provides close access to Kirkwood Lake. Visitors would be able to participate in activities such as boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking...
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