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Any vessel with an intact Lake Tahoe inspection seal can launch at one of the regional ramps and marinas listed here. Boats without a seal are required to be inspected and decontaminated by the Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Program inspectors at an off-site inspection station. Non-motorized watercraft must be Clean, Drained, and Dry prior to launch as well and can receive a free inspection at any motorized inspection station. Paddlers can find public launch sites and mapped paddle routes through the Lake Tahoe Water Trail website.

Download the Tahoe Boating App!

Download the Tahoe Boating App prior to your trip on the water. This FREE app includes interactive information about no-wake zones, aquatic invasive species infestations, points of interest, bathrooms, fuel stations, emergency contacts, and more!

Public Launch Ramps – Spring Hours

Cave Rock, Glenbrook (NV State Parks) — Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 30

Lake Forest, Tahoe City (TCPUD) — Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 30

Sand Harbor, Incline Village (NV State Parks) — Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (Hours change May 24 to 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily)

El Dorado, South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) — Closed, Opens May 16, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday through Wednesday 

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, Kings Beach (NTPUD) — Closed, Opens May 23, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

Kings Beach Boat Launch (North Tahoe Watersports) — Closed, opening TBD

Private Launch Facilities

Please contact the following facilities directly for information on launching and hours of operation:

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Locations and Hours

Stickers and Fees

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