Lake Tahoe Fun Facts

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GET TO KNOW LAKE TAHOE

North Lake Tahoe spans two states and boasts two dozen beaches, twelve ski resorts (the highest concentration of resorts in North America), hundreds of miles of trails, half a dozen communities, and a growing number of nationally recognized human-powered activities. With mindfulness and environmental sustainability at its core, this year-round playground is an ideal setting for adventure-bound travelers to reconnect with natural beauty. Learn more at GoTahoeNorth.com and check out our blog. Sign up for our official newsletter to find airfare sales, local tips and things to do. Explore Know Before You Go content that includes a guide to help navigate the region safely, and offers sample itineraries, road trip suggestions and points of interest across North Lake Tahoe.

FUN FACTS ABOUT LAKE TAHOE

Formed approximately two million years ago, Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and the second deepest in the United States. The maximum depth of Lake Tahoe is 1,645 feet with an average depth of 1,000 feet. The lake is 72 miles around and almost 22 miles long. Two-thirds of Lake Tahoe is in California, one-third is in Nevada. The lake’s surface elevation is approximately 6,220 feet with the Tahoe Basin’s tallest mountain, Freel Peak topping out at 10,891’ elevation. On average, Tahoe has 274 days of blue sky annually. Snowfall has been recorded every month of the year at Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe’s surface temperature ranges from below 40 degrees Fahrenheit in winter to over 70 degrees in summer and fall. Below 600–700 feet, Lake Tahoe’s water temperature remains a constant 39 degrees Fahrenheit. The Lake never freezes over.

Lake Tahoe has 63 tributaries but only one outlet, the Truckee River, which is controlled by a dam in Tahoe City.

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Interested in learning more? Visit a North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center

TAHOE CITY, CALIFORNIA 100 North Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA I 530-581-6900 Located next to Fanny Bridge at the Truckee River dam.

INCLINE VILLAGE, NEVADA 969 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV I 775-832-1606

Look for the building with a large clock.