Ready to Launch
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 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.
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Public Launch Ramps
Cave Rock, Glenbrook (NV State Parks) — Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Lake Forest, Tahoe City (TCPUD) — Open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to Sunday
Sand Harbor, Incline Village (NV State Parks) — Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
El Dorado, South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) — Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday to Wednesday
Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, Kings Beach (NTPUD) — Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, through September 29th
Kings Beach Boat Launch (North Tahoe Watersports) — Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Private Launch Facilities
Please contact the following facilities directly for information on launching and hours of operation:
- North Tahoe Marina
- Sierra Boat Company
- Ski Beach Boat Ramp -IVGID
- Tahoe City Marina
- Sunnyside Marina
- Homewood Marina
- Obexer’s Marina
- Tahoe Keys Marina
- Lakeside Marina
- Fallen Leaf Lake Marina – A green Fallen Leaf Lake wire inspection seal is required and can be acquired at a watercraft inspection station.
- Echo Lake Chalet – A yellow Echo Lakes wire inspection seal is required and can be acquired at a watercraft inspection station.