Lake Tahoe straddles two states – Nevada and California. There are two state lines around the lake – one in South Lake Tahoe and the other in Crystal Bay on the North Shore.
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Lake Tahoe has a split personality: half California, half Nevada. The two meet along the lake's southern shore, where high-casino hotels (in Nevada) bump up against the base village for. Millions of dollars have been spent on upping the experience along this part of the lake.
If you're looking for a getaway with a lively social atmosphere (think: all night parties, gambling, daytime golf, shopping galore), then go to the Nevada side. If you're seeking a more quiet, relaxed, back-to-nature experience, the California side may be your best bet.
If you haven't seen it before, looking at Lake Tahoe on a map is interesting because it resides in two states! While Incline Village is located in Nevada, other lakeside towns, including Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe are located in California.
The Las Vegas to Lake Tahoe distance is approximately 543 miles, and the route north is wedged between lush mountain ranges and sand-swept desert as far as the eyes can see.
First of all, Lake Tahoe's only natural outlet, the Truckee River, carries water into Nevada, not California, where it terminates at Pyramid Lake. This means there are no legal water rights to use Tahoe water in California, aside from a few local uses along the river's path to Nevada.
Airports. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest commercial airport (just a 45 minute drive) to North Lake Tahoe offering 23 non-stop flights serviced by 9 airlines, with convenient connections from virtually any city in the US and abroad.
A must-do while at the lake! Emerald Bay Sunset Boat tour in the Grateful... Emerald Bay is the most enchanting part of Lake Tahoe. It is near the southern end of the lake and there are vista points along hwy 89 to look at the beautiful island in the middle of the bay.
Here's an oft-asked question: Can you swim in Lake Tahoe? The answer is yes, especially if cool/cold water is your thing! And, if you look at all the water sports outfitters and popular beaches in the area, it's clear that it's absolutely a preferred thing to do in Tahoe for a lot of people.
Lake Tahoe can be very crowded during peak tourist season. The best time to visit for fewer crowds is during the spring and fall months, from April to May and September to November. During this time, the crowds are much smaller, and you can enjoy the area's natural beauty without feeling crowded.
When it comes down to the wire between North vs. South Lake Tahoe, it's the unmatched charm of the North that secures its place as the top destination.
Since 1950, development of homes, hotels, casinos, ski resorts and urban infrastructure has increased the amounts of sediment entering the lake, causing algae growth and reducing the lake's clarity.