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Carnelian Bay (Patton Beach)
North Shore · CA · California Tahoe Conservancy
A small, dog-friendly North Shore beach next to the Gar Woods restaurant and pier.
Reservation
Not needed
Cost
Free
Parking
Free but very limited, shared with the Gar Woods restaurant (about 23 spaces). Arrive early.
Dogs
Dogs allowed (on leash)
Access
Drive-up / short walk
Fills early
Yes, arrive early
Dogs
Leashed dogs are welcome. Clean up after them.
Getting there
Direct beach access from the shared lot in Carnelian Bay.
What's there
RestroomsPicnic tablesAccessible boardwalkDay-use mooring buoysAdjacent restaurant
Best for
dogsfamiliessunsetfood
Good to know: Some secondary sources add a dogs-eastern-portion-only rule and a car-top boat launch; only the leashed-dogs-welcome fact is officially confirmed.
Sources: tahoepublicbeaches.org · tahoe.ca.gov