Ready to Launch
At this time, only vessels with an intact Lake Tahoe inspection seal can launch and no uninspected vessels from outside the Tahoe Region will be able to get on the water until orders to help slow the spread of the coronavirus are further relaxed. Watercraft inspection stations for the detection and prevention of aquatic invasive species will remain closed to boaters until further direction from public health officials.
Public Launch Ramps
Sand Harbor, Incline Village (NV State Parks) — Open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Cave Rock, Glenbrook (NV State Parks) — Open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Lake Forest, Tahoe City (TCPUD) — Open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
El Dorado, South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) — Open Friday thru Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Coon Street, Kings Beach (North Tahoe Watersports) —Open June 1
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, Kings Beach (NTPUD) —Open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Private Launch Facilities
Please contact the following facilities directly for information on launching and hours of operation:
- North Tahoe Marina — To Be Announced
- Sierra Boat Company — June 1
- Ski Beach Boat Ramp -IVGID — Open Residents Only
- Tahoe City Marina — Open
- Sunnyside Marina — To Be Announced
- Homewood Marina — Open June 1
- Obexer’s Marina — Open June 1
- Tahoe Keys Marina — Open
- Lakeside Marina — Open June 1
- Fallen Leaf Lake Marina* – ATTENTION: All boats without a green Fallen Leaf Lake wire inspection seal must get an inspection at the Meyers, Spooner or Alpine Meadows inspection station prior to launch. Decontamination fees will apply. All non-motorized should always arrive Clean.Drain.Dry before launching here.
- Echo Lake Chalet* – ATTENTION: All boats without a yellow Echo Lake wire inspection seal must get an inspection at the Meyers, Spooner or Alpine Meadows inspection station prior to launch. Decontamination fees will apply. All non-motorized should always arrive Clean.Drain.Dry before launching here.
*NOTE: Non-motorized watercraft shall always be Clean.Drain.Dry prior to launching in a waterbody, even if you last visited Lake Tahoe.