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Baldwin Beach
South Shore · CA · USDA Forest Service
Quieter than Pope next door, with shallow water and a Mt Tallac backdrop.
Reservation
Not needed
Cost
$10 per vehicle (rises over the July 4th weekend).
Parking
Paid lot, smaller than Pope's and fills fast. Arrive by about 9 to 9:30am on summer weekends.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach
Access
Drive-up / short walk
Fills early
Yes, arrive early
Dogs
No dogs. Swimming beach only.
Getting there
Just west of Pope Beach. Opened for 2026 on May 22.
What's there
RestroomsPicnic tablesKayak rentals
Best for
familiessceneryquiet shallow water
Good to know: Some sources list $12, and the fee rises for the July 4th holiday weekend.
Sources: tahoepublicbeaches.org