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River may access the area around Hirschdale. The maps also notes designated parking areas and access points for hikers and mountain bikers, noting that other that have been used in the past to access the trail and the river are on private property. The map is available online. | nevadacountyca.gov
The Tahoe Vista Recreation Area boat ramp will remain closed for the 2022 summer. A photo taken on April 29, 2022, shows the sandbar visible at the entrance to the marina. | NTPUD
BOAT RAMP CLOSURES ON LAKE TAHOE Only two public boat ramps will be available for launching boats this summer on Lake Tahoe due to low water levels. Lake Forest Boat Ramp in Tahoe City and the boat ramp at Cave Rock State Park on the East Shore will be the only public ramps open for launching. Boaters should plan ahead and expect traffic and limited parking availability at both locations, make inspection appointments in advance of arriving at Lake Tahoe, and consider launching at private marinas on Lake Tahoe as an alternative. Inspections are required to launch boats on Lake Tahoe and Donner, Fallen Leaf and Echo lakes. Inspections are only available at designated stations at Alpine Meadows, Spooner Summit and Meyers. All other waterways require self-inspections. Due to limited motorized launching on Lake Tahoe, those with SUPs, kayaks and other non-motorized craft are asked to launch at ramps closed to motorized vessels and local beaches to alleviate traffic and parking issues. Read our Boating chart for information on public ramps and inspections. | tahoeboatinspections.com
BOATING
Schedules subject to change; call in advance.
BOAT INSPECTIONS
SUBMIT ENTRIES FOR TAHOE MONOPOLY A Lake Tahoe version of Monopoly is in the works and the public is asked to submit ideas for locations they would like to see featured on the new Monopoly Lake Tahoe edition. Tahoe locations will replace the perennial board game’s famous Atlantic City squares (from Boardwalk to Park Place) with representations of Lake Tahoe historic landmarks and summertime favorites. The Lake Tahoe board will also include customized Community Chest and Chance playing cards. Entries are being accepted until June 3. Monopoly Lake Tahoe will launch in winter 2023. | Email laketahoe@toptrumps.com
Nevada County has released a map and notice detailing where users of the Tahoe Pyramid Trail and the Truckee 8
DONNER LAKE (530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake at stations noted above. RESERVOIRS, WEBBER LAKE, LAKE OF THE WOODS & LAKES BASIN WATERS (888) 824-6267 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs and all lakes in Sierra and Nevada counties. Forms available at ramps or online.
CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BOAT OPERATORS TO PASS A MANDATORY BOAT SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. Everyone ages 45 years and younger who operate a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com
PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE
LAKE FOREST (530) 583-3796 | 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28 Until Sept. 2: M-Th. 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; until 8 p.m. Fri-Sun. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing.
RACOON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-9253 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach Closed for motorized launcing. Restrooms. SAND HARBOR (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village Closed for season. Parking lot opens May 27 with limited parking for nonmotorized launch only. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only. CAVE ROCK (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 50, East Shore 6 a.m.-4 p.m. until May 27.
PALISADES TAHOE EXTENDS SEASON HIRSCHDALE TRAIL, RIVER ACCESS
LAKE TAHOE, FALLEN LEAF LAKE & ECHO LAKES (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections first-come, first-served. Appointments: (888) 824-6267 Inspections open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. until Sept. 30 NORTH SHORE | Alpine Meadows: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. EAST SHORE | Spooner Summit: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. SOUTH SHORE | Meyers: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50.
TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 | Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave. Closed for motorized launching. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.
Courtesy Palisades Tahoe
Hiking the Tahoe Pyramid Trail from the Hirschdale access point. | Katherine E. Hill
INTERSTATE AIS HOTLINE (844) 311-4873 Inspections are required for Lake Tahoe, Echo Lakes, Fallen Leaf Lake, Donner Lake, Area Reservoirs, Lake of the Woods, Webber Lake and Lakes Basin waters.
Palisades Tahoe has again extended its ski season, remaining open on weekends until May 30 after receiving 86 inches of new snow to the upper mountain in April. The resort will be open Friday to Sunday. The Alpine side of the resort and all lower mountain lifts on the Palisades side (with the exception of Wa She Shu) are closed for the season and will not reopen. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
EL DORADO BEACH (530) 542-2981 Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe Closed for season. Picnic area, restrooms. AREA LAKES
BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR. (530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit 45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. Parking fee. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections. DONNER LAKE (530) 582-7720 I-80, Donner Lake exit 2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms. INDEPENDENCE LAKE (775) 322-4990 Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. Call for schedule.
PROSSER RSVR. (530) 587-3558 | Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee 10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections. WEBBER LAKE (530) 582-4711 | Henness Pass Rd., 26 miles north of Truckee 5 mph speed limit. Boat ramp & trailer parking. Self inspection required. Sierra County Inspection form at: sierracounty.ca.gov.
PUBLIC PIERS Limited to loading & unloading. Fenced piers are private DONNER LAKE
DONNER LAKE 37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east. LAKE TAHOE
GAR WOODS Carnelian Bay Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms. KINGS BEACH Bottom of Racoon St. Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms. SKYLANDIA PARK Lake Forest Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms. KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms. GROVE STREET Center of Tahoe City Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach. SUGAR PINE POINT Tahoma Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.
