Ramp and Inspection Station Updates
There are NO CLOSURES or DELAYS at this time.
ATTENTION: 2012 annual inspection stickers available now. 2011 stickers valid thru April 30th, 2012.
Please check back often as conditions may change. Contact private launch ramps directly for closures or delays.
As of October 1, 2011:
- All Roadside Inspection Stations are CLOSED for Winter; inspections performed at public launches only.
- Sand Harbor’s boat ramp will be open Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sealed Boats only; No Inspections)
- Cave Rock will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (Inspections & basic decontaminations available)
- Lake Forest Boat Launch will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (Inspections & basic decontaminations available)
- Winter hours @ public launches will be in effect until April 30, 2012
- Facilities are subject to closure during inclement weather conditions.
- Inspections will be performed during daylight hours only.
- Basic decontaminations will take place 8am-3pm @ Lake Forest and Cave Rock only. Please be advised that cold temperatures may limit the ability to perform decontaminations.
Current Watercraft Inspection Fees (Payable by Visa or Mastercard ONLY)
Roadside Inspection Stations Closed for Winter
| Location | Hours |
| Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, CA Off of Hwy 89 on Alpine Meadows Rd in the Deer Park parking lot. | CLOSED |
| Northstar at Tahoe Resort, CA Off of Hwy 267 on Northstar Drive in the Castle Peak parking lot. | CLOSED |
| 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. | CLOSED |
| Spooner Summit, NV At the intersection of Hwy 28 and US 50, off of HWY 28. Larger vessels over 30′ should call 1-888-824-6267 for options. | CLOSED |
| Homewood, CA HWY 89 on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Homewood Ski Resort parking lot. | CLOSED |
| NOTE: Winter season is 10/1/11-4/30/12 |
Public Ramps
ALL trailered watercraft must have an intact Tahoe Inspection seal to launch without an inspection.
Winter Ramp Hours: Oct 1st – April 30th, weather permitting.
Summer Ramp Hours: May 1st – Sept. 30th
| Location | Hours |
| Sand Harbor (NV St. Parks) | 6am-2pm; Sat & Sun Sealed boats only (CLOSED M-F) |
| Cave Rock (NV St. Parks) | 6am-4pm daily |
| Lake Forest (TCPUD) | 6am-4pm daily |
| Ski Beach/ Incline Village (IVGID) | Reservation only; Sealed boats only |
Summer Only Ramps:
| Location | Hours |
| Tahoe Vista (National Ave) (NTPUD) | Closed for Season |
| Coon Street (Kings Beach) (NTPUD) | Closed for Season |
| El Dorado (S. Lake Tahoe) CLOSED | Closed for Season |
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
