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Explore Nevada Beach: A Hidden Gem at Lake Tahoe

Jonathon WilliamsNovember 3, 2024November 3, 202409 mins

Nevada Beach consists of two separate but related parts. The day use area features one of the longest and widest public beaches on Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Beach campground has 51 sites. Lake Tahoe is visible from most campsites and it is a short walk to the beach. Moreover, Nevada Beach is an easy drive from the Reno / Sparks area and offers a peaceful retreat in the beautiful Lake Tahoe Basin.

Explore the Stunning Lake Tahoe Basin

Stephanie CherryNovember 3, 2024011 mins

Lake Tahoe is not an ancient volcanic caldera like Crater Lake. It was formed by the movement of fault blocks. In addition to fractures in the Earth’s crust, today’s Lake Tahoe Basin was shaped by glaciers and is enclosed by the Sierra Nevada to its west and the Carson Range to its east.