With its vibrant and famous green to blue hues and iconic granite boulders, Lake Tahoe straddles the California-Nevada border, sits at 6,225 feet above sea level, and is surrounded by majestic peaks of the the Sierra Nevada and Carson Ranges. The surrounding mountain ranges vary in elevation from 9,000 to 11,000 feet. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, and the second deepest lake in the U.S., with Crater Lake in Oregon being the deepest in the U.S. Lake Tahoe measures to 1,645 feet deep with an average depth of 1,000 feet. Lake Tahoe contains 39 trillion gallons of water, enough to cover the state of California by 14 inches.
The North Shore of Lake Tahoe is a stunning 180 degree panorama calling more than romantics and outdoor enthusiasts. Scientists journey to this place to understand its incredible blueness and ensure that it remains an icon of pure alpine perfection. Whether your trip to North Lake Tahoe is about academic study, or simply with the hope of taking a few well-deserved days to enjoy the radiant light, we recommend exploring our towns and reveling in the multiple variations of fun found only in North Lake Tahoe.
The name Tahoe comes from a mispronunciation of the Washoe People’s (Wašiw) name for Lake Tahoe, da.aw. The Washoe People spent summers at Da.aw and all parts of the territory. Once plentiful, Large Cutthroat trout lived in all the lakes and streams along with freshwater clams which sustained the Washoe People. The large and small games also was once plentiful. Plant gathering for food, utilitarian and medicinal use is still harvested in all parts of Wašiw lands today.
Welcome to North Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a big blue centerpiece, surrounded by massive granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada, with skies reflecting into the largest alpine Lake in North America. North Lake Tahoe spans two states, California and Nevada, with top-rated lodging for your perfect family, romantic or relaxing vacation. Unique and beautiful communities dot the shores of North Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountainsides, each offering fine, casual, and leisure dining options. Lake Tahoe offers hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, dozens of beaches, world-renown downhill and nordic skiing, snow sports of all kinds, and 39 trillion gallons of water to enjoy. Many nationally recognized Lake Tahoe events including music festivals, concerts, food pairings, and sporting events take place each season. With so much to do, you may need to stay awhile.
With its sparkling blue waters, phenomenal mountain scenery and endless recreation, Lake Tahoe is a treat during any time of year. But around the lake lie many other treasures — lesser-known activities — that offer explorers one-of-a-kind experiences in this special place.
Few places in the U.S. provide you the opportunity to ski in the morning and kayak in the afternoon or take in the frosty scenery while snowshoeing across the backcountry, followed by a walk and picnic on a sandy beach with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.
The power of art is unmistakable. Whether it’s a painting, a sculpture, a play, a dance performance, or any of its many forms, art has the ability to make us laugh, cry, imagine, and be inspired. North Lake Tahoe is
Experience Drone Sky Shows and Celebrations from July 2–July 4, 2022! Everyone is so excited that the 4th of July celebrations will be taking place in North Lake Tahoe again! This year, our region will be offering something different including
Welcome to a kind, winter experience. Unified by 12 unique towns, the North Lake Tahoe adventurous spirit will open up your mind and awaken your winter soul.
Welcome to a destination where dual days thrive, elevating every spring day into an extraordinary experience.
North Lake Tahoe is the perfect mix of lakeside adventure and on-mountain activities with a thriving summer scene loaded with experiences.
The vivid autumn colors, crisp mountain air, and thinning crowds mark the beginning of North Lake Tahoe’s breathtaking secret season.
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