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Winter Sports
World-Class Skiing
With more than 15 ski resorts surrounding the lake, Tahoe offers terrain for every level — from gentle groomers to legendary double-black-diamond runs.
Learn More →Sierra Nevada, California & Nevada
North America's Largest Alpine Lake
Lake Tahoe dazzles in every season — a sapphire jewel cradled by ancient peaks, offering world-class adventure, breathtaking scenery, and rare, pristine beauty.
About the Lake
Lake Tahoe straddles the border of California and Nevada at an elevation of over 6,200 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Its remarkably clear, deep-blue water — the result of limited nutrients and minimal runoff — has captivated visitors for over a century.
The lake holds enough water to cover the entire state of California to a depth of 14 inches. It almost never freezes, maintaining a relatively constant temperature below its surface throughout the year.
Surrounding the lake, the Sierra Nevada mountains rise dramatically, with peaks exceeding 10,000 feet, creating a playground for skiers, hikers, climbers, and nature lovers across every season.
Discover the Lake →Year Round Beauty
Each time of year brings its own magic to the High Sierra. There is truly never a bad time to visit Lake Tahoe.
World-class skiing and snowboarding at over 15 resorts. Fresh powder, cozy lodge fires, and the sparkling lake framed in white.
Wildflowers bloom across the meadows, waterfalls surge with snowmelt, and the trails open up for hikers and mountain bikers.
Swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking under endless blue skies. The lake shimmers at its most brilliant, crystal blue.
Aspen trees blaze gold and orange, crowds thin, and the crisp mountain air makes every hike feel like a private adventure.
Featured Experiences
From powder-laden ski slopes to tranquil emerald bays, Tahoe offers experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Winter Sports
With more than 15 ski resorts surrounding the lake, Tahoe offers terrain for every level — from gentle groomers to legendary double-black-diamond runs.
Learn More →Summer Bliss
Sandy shores line the lake's edge, where the impossibly blue water is clear to depths of 70 feet. Swim, sunbathe, or launch a kayak into paradise.
Learn More →Outdoor Adventure
Over 100 trails wind through old-growth forests, granite ridges, and alpine meadows. The famous Tahoe Rim Trail circles the entire lake for 165 miles.
Learn More →The Lake of the Sky — a gem of the mountains, so beautiful that it seems unreal, like a piece of heaven that has fallen to earth.— Inspired by John Muir, Naturalist & Explorer