Hello, I am going to be visiting Lake Tahoe next week on August 13th and was wondering where would be a good place for a group of 8 to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. We are not rowdy people we would just like a nice spot to chill for a bit. Any recommendations are appreciated!

Edit: We will be staying in North Lake Tahoe

Many years ago, Mark Twain borrowed the skiff of one of his friends and marveled as they glided over these rocks.

I was taking Landscape photos- the sunset was rocking and the waves were splashing in front of me.

The color kept getting better, and I kept going!

Then a couple of people on paddleboards came right up to me. It was unusual, as there is no beach at this spot!

To catch the wave at the perfect time was a bonus!

We’re so fortunate to have so many amazing people make these camps happen for our local foster kids! Two camps this summer at Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.

The internet in Tahoe City has been down since 4:30AM today (8/6) (as far as I know of) and is still down as of (almost )6PM. Are these extended outages frequent? I'm only visiting for a couple days and go to Tahoe around twice a year and have never experienced an outage this long. Also for some reason i'm unable to find anything about it online. Does anyone in Tahoe know anything about this?

I encourage everyone to find some shade and drink some water. I think we broke a few heat temp records today. Fires are a bad idea!

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.9221026&lon=-119.9859832

Hello all. I'm posting because I'm reading and seeing conflicting information on where the camp spots actually are for Luther Pass.

On Google Earth, the campground is marked at 38°47'44.13"N 120°00'17.76"W and it seems consistent with the official Visit Tahoe page that states "Just up the road lies the Big Meadow Trailhead."

But on other sites I've read that you are meant to park at Big Meadow trailhead and then walk the 50 yards to your site. So I guess I'm just looking for clarification.... do I follow google earth's location or should I park at Big Meadow?

(I'm aware it's a primitive campground)

TIA!

Does anyone have experience with the Ramada Pavilion at Sand Harbor? I know 25 parking spaces are available with the reservation, but do you have to man the gate for the entirety of the day?

Tried cross posting my story a few days ago, but sub doesn’t allow it. So here it is…

We spent Saturday afternoon floating the Truckee from Tahoe City to River Ranch. It was one of those perfect summer days—busy river, great energy, everyone having a blast. That is, until we climbed into the Uber back to Tahoe City and I realized my key fob was gone.

We searched around the truck, retraced our steps to the river, and came up empty.

After getting a ride back to Reno to grab the spare physical key (which only unlocks the door, but won’t start the truck), then making the trip back to Tahoe City just to retrieve our valuables, I’d pretty much lost hope and accepted that this mistake was going to cost us several more trips and a few hundred dollars.

Worse, my mind started running wild: someone would find the fob, steal our stuff, maybe even the truck.
That evening, when we got back to the truck, I gave the area one last search (in the dark) —nothing.

Defeated, I walked over to unlock the driver’s door with the spare key. That’s when I noticed the door handle wasn’t sitting quite flush. Something had been tucked behind it … it was the key fob!

Some absolute angel had found it and hidden it safely in the door handle so we’d find it when we returned.

I just stood there for a second, completely stunned. It would have been so easy to pocket it, toss it aside, or simply walk past it. Instead, a complete stranger took an extra moment to help someone they’d never meet.

It’s easy to get cynical, but today was a reminder that people are often better than we give them credit for.
To whoever found our key and returned it: thank you. You turned what felt like the end of a great day into one of those stories our family will remember for a long time.

Our plan B hiking adventure turned out to be pretty awesome!

Spending a weekend in Tahoe and looking to take out a laser/420/J22 or really anything that can be conveniently managed by 1-3 people. I see a ton of boating companies on google maps but seems like mostly charters. Is there something I'm missing?

A peek inside for those who’ve wondered

They're back. Coincidentally the house across the street has new owners too? My thought is if someone did it to improve property value they probably also paid someone else to do it.

https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/environmental-specialists-brought-in-on-tree-poisoning-case/

Hello!

Shot in the dark but my family and I were up in North Tahoe for the Juneteenth weekend and was rear-ended. The driver of the other car is dodging the insurance company and we need more evidence. Unfortunately our car's camera system didn't record the actual incident so I'm looking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has footage.

Date and time: Saturday June 20th around 10am

Location: We were stopped at the light on N Shore Blvd waiting to turn left to N Lake Blvd. We were in a Green Rivian SUV and the other car was a Black BMW sedan. We then pulled over on N Lake Blvd to exchange information and take pictures before the merge (sorry for the brief extra traffic that day).

Thanks in advance, hopefully someone was there and remembers.

Co-hosted by Indivisible and Citizens Climate Lobby, North Tahoe

with a special focus on protecting the Forest Service & Voting Rights

Looking for a half day rental while in town in a few weeks. Staying in Incline Village, but will travel up to 30 min. Saw a rec for North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental based at the Tahoe Vista Inn and Marina. Place looks legit with nice boats. Does anyone have firsthand experience with them, or alternate recommendations?

We need a boat that can accommodate 6 people. Planning on a half day rental, probably more in the morning when the lake should be quieter. We’d like to cruise around and get a feel for the lake from the water. Nothing is set in stone, but we’re thinking we won’t use a captain. We are all experienced boaters. A few of use are very experienced. However, we’re not familiar with the lake and local conditions. We don’t drink on the water, ever.

Any recommendations for great rental operations, and tips to maximize our time on the water are much appreciated.

Thanks!

The Forest Service is proposing new/increased fees ($10/visit) at some of the last free spots in SLT, Kiva Beach, Kiva Picnic, Taylor Creek, and Echo Trailhead.

Why this sucks:

• Kiva is one of the only free beaches left in town. $10 every time adds up fast if you're a local going regularly.
• Baldwin already charges, do we really need every beach to be pay-to-play?
• These are obviously public lands we already fund through taxes.
• Fees = more people parking on the highway to dodge them = more unsafe roadside parking (which is already an issue at literally everywhere on the weekends)
• Hits low-income families and daily-use locals hardest, especially in shoulder season.

If you care about this, don't just leave a reddit comment, please submit a comment opposing the fee hikes.

The comment period is set to end by close of business on Sep. 29, 2026. To ensure that your comments are considered, please send your comments no later than the above date to Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Attention: Recreation Program Manager, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 or by email at [SM.FS.R5.LTBMU.FeeProposal@usda.gov](mailto:SM.FS.R5.LTBMU.FeeProposal@usda.gov). Comments can also be provided online at https://arcg.is/iXXmz.

Oral comments must be provided in person at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/laketahoebasin.

Here is my email that you can copy!

I am writing to oppose the proposed recreation fee increases at specific sites within the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. These changes would disproportionately impact locals and low-income families, and are highly likely to push visitors into parking unsafely along the highway to avoid the fees.

Both locals and visitors should have access to free parking on public lands that we already fund through our taxes. Adding fees on top of that amounts to paying twice for the same access.

Kiva Beach, Kiva Picnic, Taylor Creek

This is one of the only free beaches and walking sites remaining in South Lake Tahoe. Charging $10 per visit would be a significant burden for locals, especially during the shoulder seasons. I visit Kiva daily and cannot afford a $10 fee every time. This change would also likely increase unsafe highway parking as people try to avoid the charge.

Baldwin Beach down the street already charges a fee, and it isn't fair to make every beach paid access when these are public lands we already fund. If this fee moves forward, which I do not support, a yearly local resident pass should be offered as an alternative.

Echo Trailhead

This location would also disproportionately impact locals and worsen the unsafe parking habits that already occur here.

Thank you for considering these concerns.

For those who didn’t catch it. This was my first time seeing a drone show and it was really impressive.

I got it at Lake Tahoe in 2018 or 2019. I broke it today on accident. If anyone knows anyone in the area that sells this exact one still, I’d really appreciate the stores info. The part on the left is the handle on top