![]() ![]() November - March is ski season in Lake Tahoe. If you are coming in April or May, be prepared for some high-elevation trails to be closed due to snow hanging around from the winter. October and April can sometimes get snow, but most years the weather is sunny and mild. If you want to lounge on the beach in the hot sun or explore the lake on a paddleboard, come during the summer.Īpril - May and September - October are shoulder seasons, which is a great time to visit Lake Tahoe if you want to avoid crowds. Temperatures typically are in the 80s during the day and 50s at night. However, there is a reason so many people travel to Lake Tahoe during the summer - it is gorgeous. ![]() The roads will be full of cars, and parking will be difficult to find. The popular beaches and trails will be crowded. June - August is peak season in the Lake Tahoe area. You’ll find a lot more secluded beaches as you paddle down the coast since they are harder to get to by foot. If you don’t mind the short trek, this is another amazing place to launch a kayak or paddle board. If not, you can also park along the highway in the designated areas. On the upside, parking is free here if you can snag a spot. This is also why Sand Harbor’s parking lot fills up first every morning. ![]() The one drawback of Chimney Beach is you have to hike a rather steep half mile down to the beach from the parking area, while Sand Harbor’s parking is right on the lake. If you weren’t able to get a parking spot at Sand Harbor, Chimney Beach is just down the road.Ĭhimney Beach is one of our favorite beaches because there are a few swimming areas to choose from and they are all full of the iconic Lake Tahoe boulders that you can climb on and jump off (due so at your own risk).Īdditionally, Chimney Beach has an actual chimney in the middle of the beach left from an old caretaker’s cabin. ![]()
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