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Pope Beach
South Shore · CA · USDA Forest Service
The roomy, pine-shaded South Shore classic, family-friendly but the lot fills before 9am.
Reservation
Not needed
Cost
$10 per vehicle (rises over the July 4th weekend).
Parking
Paid lot along the beach. When it fills, people walk in from the road, about a mile.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach
Access
Drive-up / short walk
Fills early
Yes, arrive early
Dogs
No dogs. Swimming beach only.
Getting there
3 miles west of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
What's there
RestroomsPicnic tablesSeasonal food concessionKayak & SUP rentalsShade
Best for
familiesclear watersunny swims
Good to know: Some sources list $12, and the fee rises for the July 4th holiday weekend. Confirm at the gate.
Sources: tahoepublicbeaches.org · epiclaketahoe.com