Ramp and Inspection Station Updates
There are NO delays or closures at this time.
Please check back often as conditions may change. Contact private launch ramps directly for closures or delays.
Current Watercraft Inspection Fees (Payable by Visa or Mastercard ONLY)
Roadside Inspection Stations: NOW OPEN
| Location | Hours: |
| Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, CA Off of Hwy 89 (River Rd) on Alpine Meadows Rd in the Deer Park parking lot across from the Transfer Station. | 8am-8pm; 7 days a week |
| Northstar at Tahoe Resort, CA Off of Hwy 267 on Northstar Drive. Take the 1st Right in the round-about into the Castle Peak parking lot. | 8am-6pm; 7 days a week |
| Meyers, CA 2128 Keetak Street, on the South Shore near the intersection of Highways 89 and 50. Turn on Pomo St. off of HWY 89. | 8am-8pm; 7 days a week |
| Spooner Summit, NV Near the intersection of Hwy 28 and US 50, off of HWY 28 in the Snow Park area. Larger vessels over 30′ should call 1-888-824-6267 for options. | 8am-8pm; 7 days a week |
| Homewood Ski Resort, CA Off of HWY 89 on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Homewood Ski Resort parking lot. | 8am-6pm; 7 days a week |
| NOTE: Summer season is 5/1/12-9/30/12 |
Public Ramps
ALL trailered watercraft must have an intact Tahoe Inspection seal to launch without an inspection from a Roadside Inspection Station.
Winter Ramp Hours: Oct 1st – April 30th, weather permitting.
Summer Ramp Hours: May 1st – Sept. 30th
| Location | Hours: Subject to Change |
| Sand Harbor (NV St. Parks) | 6am-8pm daily |
| Cave Rock (NV St. Parks) | 6am-8pm daily |
| Lake Forest (TCPUD) | 5/15-9/30 5am-7pm daily |
| Ski Beach/ Incline Village (IVGID) | 5/1-mid June 8am-5pm; Mid June-mid Sept 7am-8pm |
Summer Only Ramps:
| Location | Hours |
| Tahoe Vista (National Ave) (NTPUD) | 5/21-September 7am-7pm daily |
| Coon Street (Kings Beach) (NTPUD) | 5/17-September Th-M 7am-7pm (CLOSED Tu & W) |
| El Dorado (S. Lake Tahoe) (CSLT) | Launch Ramp Closed |
Private Launch Facilities
Please contact the following facilities directly for information on launching and hours of operation:
- North Tahoe Marina
- Sierra Boat Company
- Tahoe City Marina
- Sunnyside Marina
- Homewood Marina
- Obexer’s Marina
- Meeks Bay Marina
- Camp Richardson Marina
- Tahoe Keys Marina
- Lakeside Marina
- Fallen Leaf Lake Marina
- Echo Lake Chalet
** Private facilities may charge additional inspection service fees
