Is altitude sickness common in Lake Tahoe?

Studies have shown that twenty-percent of visitors visiting altitude above 5,500 ft. will experience some form of altitude sickness. Although mostly mild symptoms, nobody wants to miss out on the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe.



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Prevention is the best way to avoid altitude or mountain sickness, so here are a few tips to help you adjust to higher altitudes in Lake Tahoe.
  1. Drink plenty of water. ...
  2. Reduce physical activity. ...
  3. Monitor alcohol consumption. ...
  4. Eat foods that are high in carbohydrates. ...
  5. Eat iron-rich foods before traveling.


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Lake Tahoe sits at 6,200 feet in elevation, where there is about 20 percent less oxygen per breath than there is at sea level. For those coming to Lake Tahoe from sea level, it will take three weeks for the body to fully acclimate, as every 1,000 feet requires 3.28 days for acclimation.

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Lake Tahoe is one of the most pure bodies of water in the world with 99.994% of the water pure. Commercially distilled water is 99.998% pure.) If you took all of the water out of Lake Tahoe and poured it onto an area the size of California, the water would still be 14 inches deep.

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In higher altitudes, the levels of oxygen in the air are lower. For this reason, your engine idling needs to be raised. You'll find how to do it in the car's instruction manual. Alternatively, seek the advice and help of a professional car mechanic.

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