Lake Tahoe Activities

Lake Tahoe provides the ideal site for summer activities like boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing and parasailing. Whether you're looking to set sail across the Lake or explore the rocky shoreline, it's sure to be an amazing adventure!

• Boating, Jetskiing and Parasailing
• Hot Air Ballooning

LAKE TAHOE FACTS

1. How big is Lake Tahoe?
   Lake Tahoe is 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, 72 miles around, and has a surface area of 191.6 square miles (122,628 acres).
   
2. How deep is Lake Tahoe?
   At its deepest point, Lake Tahoe is 1,645 feet deep, making it the second deepest lake in North America (the deepest is Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet deep). The lake's average depth is 989 feet.
   
3. How much water is in the lake?
   Lake Tahoe contains an estimated 39 trillion gallons of water (122,000,000 acre feet). That's enough to cover the entire state of California with 14 inches of water!
   
4. How high up is Lake Tahoe?
   The natural rim of Lake Tahoe is at 6,223 feet above sea level. The average surface of the lake, however, is three feet higher - 6,226 feet above sea level. Heavenly is Tahoe's highest ski resort with a top elevation of 10,067 feet.
   
5. How pure is the water?
   The famed clarity of Lake Tahoe is due to the fact that it is 99% pure. The lake is so clear that a dinner plate is visible 65 feet below the surface! 
   
6. How warm is the water?
   Due to the depth of Lake Tahoe, it's water is not known for its warmth! Even at the shoreline, water temperature is an invigorating 68 degrees!

    

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Boating, Jetskiing and Parasailing

Boating

Boating enthusiasts - those who rent boats as well as those who bring their own - enjoy touring and exploring Lake Tahoe via motorboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes and even rowboats that can easily be launched from the Lake's many piers and marinas.

• Timber Cove Marina
  530-544-2942
  3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
  South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  Boat rentals, speedboat rides, parasailing and sportfishing.
  
• Zephyr Cove Marina
  707-588-3833
  760 Hwy 50
  Zephyr Cove, Nevada 89448
  10-175 HP boats available, jet skis and pedal boats, M.S. Dixie paddlewheeler excursion boat, fuel dock (w/diesel)

Jet Skiing

Jet Skiing is great water fun for one, two or three people! Race through the waters or motor yourself along the calm edges of Lake Tahoe's shore. You can rent jet skis at any of the following locations:

Parasailing

Come enjoy breathtaking views while parasailing over Lake Tahoe. It's fun! It's Safe! It's Addicting!

• Ski Run Boat Company
  530-544-0200
  Lakeside end of Ski Run Blvd.
  South Lake Tahoe, CA

Before you head out on the Lake, stop by the Boardinghouse and check out the season's hottest selection of wakeboards by LiquidForce and Hyperlite. Plus, choose from the coolest bathing suits, wet suits, board shorts and more. Click here for locations.

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Hot Air Ballooning

Lake Tahoe Balloons

1-800-872-9294
Reservations required in advance

Lake Tahoe Balloons, Tahoe's only year-round balloon operation proudly presents some of the most beautiful and unique balloon adventures in the world. Decads of marine and aviation experience. Depart from the world's only U.S.C.G. certififed Hot Air Balloon launch and recovery vessel right on Lake Tahoe. Float silently over the jewel of the Sierra enjoying views of this incredible alpine setting. Your balloon adventure will include:

• Includes a deluxe Continental Breakfast onboard the Tahoe Flyer 
  
• Complimentary transportation from your South Shore Lodging to our launch site
  
• Flight time is approximately one hour 
  
• Call for more information and reservations

Balloons Over Lake Tahoe

530-544-7088

Balloons Over Lake Tahoe, one of Lake Tahoe's oldest ballooning companies, began giving rides over the crystal-clear waters of Tahoe in 1991. Balloons Over Lake Tahoe is open from mid-May to the end of October and features:

• Children must be at least 7 years of age (However, if you are scheduling all 7 to 8 passenger spaces, there is no age limit for children) 
  
• Schedule up to 6 to 8 passengers per flight
  
• Time of flight includes early morning at sunrise (Note, time of sunrise varies at different times of the year, please call ahead)
  
• Flights are approximately one hour
  
• Call to make your reservations and for more information

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