Sand Harbor
Public state park
Morning reservation in peak season
A Nevada State Parks swimming beach with a peak-season morning vehicle-reservation rule.
Details, fees & parking →Where the public can swim at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has public swimming areas managed by Nevada State Parks, California State Parks, and local government. The entries below answer a narrow question: where is swimming access officially provided? They do not rate water quality or physical conditions.
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Public swim area
Paid parking
A public California State Parks swimming area with year-round paid parking.
Details, fees & parking →El Dorado Beach at Lakeview Commons
Closed for construction
Public swim area when open
A city beach with a roped and buoyed swim area, listed as closed during Phase 2 construction (start given as September 8, 2026).
Details, fees & parking →D. L. Bliss State Park: Lester Beach and Calawee Cove
Public state park
Two swim areas
Two California State Parks swimming areas. Off-season since October 1, 2026: closed to vehicles, walk-in only from the Visitor Center lot.
Details, fees & parking →