Lake Tahoe, United States1 daySummer/Winter
Lake Tahoe Nevada Side
Ideal: Ideal for nature, lake views, skiing, hiking, quiet holidays, and road trips.
The Nevada shore stayed lightly built for historical reasons: much of the coast long belonged to a single owner, millionaire George Whittell, and later became state park. Large granite blocks and shallow clear water at Sand Harbor define the area. The lake's volume is so great that despite sitting at 1,900 meters it rarely freezes in winter. Because the state line crosses the water, casinos cluster only on the Nevada side at Stateline.
Quick facts
- Built
- 1958
- Elevation
- 7,874 ft
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- To see Nevada's natural beauty beyond the desert
- To combine lake, mountain, and forest scenery on one route
- To discover a calmer, nature-focused side of Nevada unlike Las Vegas
Travel tip
Lake Tahoe is a large region — choose your shore in advance; summer and winter plans are completely different.
