Lake Tahoe area recreation spots begin to open for the season

The snow is melting at recreation areas around Lake Tahoe and with warmer days ahead, many of them are beginning the opening process. Crews from USFS - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are accessing any winter damage to vegetation or structures, which may delay opening in some locations.

The gates to Tallac Historic Site and Kiva Picnic Area are now open, but the gate to Kiva Beach is not open. The historic site buildings will open on Memorial Day Weekend but the public can now walk around the grounds.

Round Hill Pines is open. May 1st-15th non-motorized toys are available and beginning May 15, full marina operations will be available.

Van Sickle Bi-State Park - gates are open.

Inspiration Point and Baldwin Beach are open.

National Forest gates and roads begin opening on May 15, 2021.

Please note, it is possible not all facilities at these day sites are open, or trash pick up is available. Please pack out what is brought in.

Campgrounds

Lake Tahoe - East Shore area
Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion
- Beach is open, campground opens on May 14
Zephyr Cove Day Use Area
- Open
Zephyr Cove Resort & Campground
- Open

Lake Tahoe - South Shore area
Bayview Campground
- Closed
Camp Richardson
- Campground/RV Village scheduled to open May 24, 2021
Camp Shelly
- Camp Shelly is generally open early-June
Fallen Leaf Campground
- Opens May 14, 2021

Lake Tahoe - West Shore area
DL Bliss State Park Campground
- Opens May 27, 2021
Sugar Pine State Park
- Opens May 25, 2021
Kaspian Campground
- Opens May 14, 2021
Meeks Bay Campground
- Opens May 14, 2021
Meeks Bay Day Use Area
- Opens May 14, 2021
Meeks Bay Resort
- Opens May 14, 2021
William Kent Campground
- Opens May 14, 2021
William Kent Day Use Area
- Opens May 14, 2021

National Forest lands at Lake Tahoe are under year-round fire restrictions. Wood and charcoal fires are only allowed in open, developed campgrounds. At the beaches,
wood and charcoal fires are not permitted. Gas appliances with an on/off switch are allowed with a valid CA Campfire Permit.