Park №136Pacific CoastEst. 0
Lake Tahoe
California & Nevada·122,000 acres·June–September & December–March (ski)
“The largest alpine lake in North America — cobalt water ringed by Sierra granite.”
Best season
June–September & December–March (ski)
Trip length
3–5 days
Acres
122,000
Region
Pacific Coast
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Highlights
- Emerald Bay
- Sand Harbor
- Heavenly gondola
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