TrailsTV · Lake Tahoe Planner
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Lake Tahoe · East Shore · 6,225 ft
Water Temp 65°F 🌊
Today's High 72°F ☀️
Campsites Open — ⛺
Trail Miles 165+ 🥾
Ski Resorts 14 ⛷️
Elevation 6,225 ft
Current Conditions · Lake Tahoe Basin
What's Out There
Six Ways to
From alpine powder to crystal-clear water — the basin has it all, every season.
Over 1,000 campsites ring the basin — from beachfront state parks to secluded USFS sites. We pull live availability from Recreation.gov so you always know what's open before you book.
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Lake Tahoe is a hiker's paradise with trails ranging from lakeside strolls to demanding alpine ascents. The Tahoe Rim Trail encircles the entire basin at 165 miles while Desolation Wilderness offers 63,000 acres of backcountry.
Tahoe Rim Trail 165 mi · Multi-day
Eagle Falls Trail 2.3 mi · Moderate
Mount Tallac 9.4 mi · Strenuous · 9,735 ft
Rubicon Trail 7.4 mi · Moderate
Desolation Wilderness Backcountry · Permit required
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Lake Tahoe's mountain biking is legendary. The Flume Trail delivers 14.4 miles of Sierra Nevada views perched above the lake. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride offers technical singletrack for experts. Something for every rider.
Flume Trail 14.4 mi · Intermediate–Expert
Mr Toads Wild Ride 7 mi · Expert · Technical
Tahoe Rim Trail MTB 165 mi · All levels
Corral Trail Beginner-friendly flow
West Shore Bike Path Paved lakeside cruiser
Plan a Ride →
Paddle through 70+ feet of visibility on North America's largest alpine lake. The 72-mile Lake Tahoe Water Trail connects hidden coves and beaches accessible only by water. Rentals at 8+ locations around the basin.
Emerald Bay Most scenic paddle · Vikingsholm access
Sand Harbor Clear kayak tours · East shore
Cave Rock East shore sea cave exploration
Kings Beach to Carnelian Bay North shore paddling route
Meeks Bay Rentals on-site · West shore
Plan a Paddle →
With 14 ski resorts within 60 miles, Lake Tahoe is one of the premier ski destinations in North America. Palisades Tahoe alone spans 6,000+ acres. Heavenly delivers 3,500 acres of terrain with lake views from every run.
Palisades Tahoe 6,000+ acres · Expert terrain
Heavenly Mountain 3,500 acres · Lake views
Northstar California Family-friendly · Village base
Sierra-at-Tahoe South shore · Beginner–Expert
Homewood West shore · Best lake views
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Lake Tahoe's 22-mile expanse and 70+ foot visibility make it one of the best boating destinations in the U.S. From renting a pontoon at Zephyr Cove to sunset cruises on the MS Dixie II, the options are endless.
Zephyr Cove Marina Rentals · Pontoon · Jet ski · Parasailing
MS Dixie II Cruises Paddlewheel dinner & daytime cruises
Tahoe City Marina North shore · Guided tours
Camp Richardson Marina South shore · Boat & SUP rentals
Sand Harbor East shore · Launch · Clear kayak tours
Plan Water Day →
Recreation.gov · Live Availability
Find Your Campsite
Click any marker to explore campgrounds around Lake Tahoe. Select dates to check real-time availability via the Recreation.gov API.
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Activities · Lake Tahoe Basin
Activities in the Basin
Everything the lake has to offer. Tap any activity to start planning.
Amenities Map · Lake Tahoe Basin
Around the Lake
Bike shops, gear stores, grocery, gas, and rental locations mapped around the basin.
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Membership Plans · TrailsTV Lake Tahoe Planner
Choose Your Tahoe
Two simple plans. Start free, upgrade when the mountains call louder.
Free
$0
forever · no card needed
A bird's-eye view of Tahoe's best. Perfect for first-timers who want to explore before diving in.
What's included
🗺️ Explore
✓ Overview of all 6 core activities
✓ 5-day weather forecast
✓ Basic amenities map
✓ Plan Your Trip advisor
🏕️ Camping
✓ Campground overview & locations
✓ Park descriptions & booking links
— Live site availability
— Fee & permit details
📋 Planning
✓ Save up to 2 trips
— Rental directories
— Live campsite map
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Everything Included
Basic
$3.99/mo
billed monthly
Full access to everything the Lake Tahoe basin has to offer — all activities, live data, deep guides, and unlimited planning tools.
Everything in Free, plus:
🛶 Water Activities
✓ Full kayak rental directory — 8+ locations
✓ SUP rental locations mapped
✓ Top 10 paddling spots with launch info
🚵 Bike Rentals
✓ Bike shop directory with hours & pricing
✓ E-bike & MTB rental locations mapped
✓ Trail-to-shop pairing guide
🏕️ Camping — Full Access
✓ Live campsite availability map
✓ 14-day availability calendar per campground
✓ Per-campground fee & permit breakdowns
✓ Bear canister requirements by zone
✓ Fire restriction alerts by zone
⛵ Boating
✓ Full marina directory with launch fees
✓ Boat rental guide: pontoon, ski boat, jet ski
✓ Lake conditions & wind advisories
⛷️ Skiing & Winter
✓ Live snow depth — all 14 resorts
✓ Lift ticket price tracker
✓ Backcountry & avalanche info
📋 Advanced Planning
✓ Unlimited saved trips
✓ Offline downloadable maps
✓ Multi-day route optimizer
✓ Gear checklist generator
✓ Permit filing assistance
✓ Trail condition reports
✓ Priority TrailsTV support
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Boating & marina guide
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Common Questions
Can I switch plans anytime?
Yes — upgrade or downgrade at any time. Changes take effect immediately and you're prorated for the remainder of your billing cycle.
What does "live campsite availability" mean?
Basic pulls real-time data from the Recreation.gov API and ReserveCalifornia so you see actual open sites before you make the drive.
Will there be more tiers later?
Possibly — but for now Basic includes absolutely everything. No upsells, no locked features above Basic.
Does Basic include lift tickets?
It includes live conditions, pricing info, and discount windows — actual ticket purchases are completed on each resort's own website.
