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Kings Beach State Recreation Area

North Shore · CA · California State Parks

The big, sandy, family North Shore beach, with a playground, BBQs and gradual shallow water.

Reservation
Not needed
Cost
$10 per vehicle (peak), $5 (off-peak), or $3 per hour.
Parking
Paid lots, 6am to 10pm. No overnight, and no RVs or trailers in the main lot.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach
Access
Drive-up / short walk
Fills early
Less of an issue

Dogs

No dogs on the beach. Leashed dogs are OK on sidewalks, in picnic areas, and along the shore east of the boat ramp.

Getting there

Direct lot-to-beach access. The largest North Shore public beach, with 1,700 ft of sand.

What's there

RestroomsPicnic tables with gas BBQsPlaygroundVolleyballBoat launchDrinking water

Best for

familiesclear waterswimming
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Sources: parks.ca.gov · tahoepublicbeaches.org