Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the border of California and Nevada. It’s known for its beaches and ski resorts. On the southwest shore, Emerald Bay State Park contains the 1929 Nordic-style mansion Vikingsholm. Along the lake’s northeast side, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park includes Sand Harbor Beach and Spooner Lake, a gateway to the long-distance Tahoe Rim Trail.
Surface elevation: 6,225′
Area: 191.6 mi²
Cities: South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Incline Village, Stateline, Kings Beach
Lake Tahoe surface water temperatures are cold for most swimmers, and vary throughout the year from 42 °F in the winter to over 70 °F during the summer.
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