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    July 15, 2025   Lake Tahoe shoreline.
    Michele O.

    July 15-18, 2025 - Lake Tahoe A State Park located along the beautiful shore of Lake Tahoe. Wonderful for kayaking and picnicking on the beach. The only downside is the trails and beaches are "no dogs allowed". When we camp at the campground, if we take our dog on the paved trail to the beach, you can only go so far. It is clearly marked "no dogs on beach or beach trails". Which is a little awkward if you want to put in at the beach and kayak with your dog. We managed to work it out, though, and took our pup on the kayak. This is a beautiful place to spend the day and enjoy the wonders of Lake Tahoe. We even managed to take a swim...the water is not that cold (at least not in July, close to shore).

    Ana T.

    When I looked up the directions to this park on my phone, it was trying to take me to the campground. Better to just ignore it and drive into the entrance where there is a road sign that says it's the park. We were there at 6 am in the morning, so nobody else was there. It's a very nice and clean park. We went on the Lakeside Interpretative Trail and enjoyed walking by the lake. Note: $10 fee

    Debbie F.

    Amazing property and home right on the lake. $10 parking fee which is well worth it! The home entrance is separate but also worth the admission price

    Gabriela M.

    Wow! One of the most beautiful State Park I have visited. The plan was for the family and me to spend some time here, but we stayed here for much longer than we had planned. Access to the park was easy; we found parking immediately, and the entrance fee was $10. It was so serene; the water was so blue and clear. It was open, which was ideal for swimming and beach lounging. We had kids ages 7-10, and they enjoyed the water and did not want to leave. A kayak and paddle board rental kiosk is next to the historic mansion on the walkway towards the beach. You can also rent life jackets for a couple of dollars. The restrooms located next to the parking lot were clean and accessible. It's such a beautiful place to visit in Lake Tahoe!!

    Scott F.

    We have been coming here for years and this is one of Californias amazing state parks. For a 10$ entrance fee you can park all day and enjoy the pier, the shoreline, Irhman mansion and a river that connects with Lake Tahoe. There is a small historical store with history and you can tour the estate. An absolute must for families and visitors who want to see the beauty of the Lake up close and personal

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    Jennifer N.

    What a beautiful and uncrowded park right on Lake Tahoe! I was in the area, leaf peeping and took a detour up along the lake shore and saw how crowded Emerald Bay and other areas were closer to South Tahoe. Within 20 minutes, I instead entered Sugar Pine Point and found a half empty parking lot, paved walking trails down to the lake, fall colors and lots of history. Since it was late afternoon in October and "off season" no rangers were manning the kiosk so it was self-pay. I have a CA parks pass, which is valid here. Really well kept park with an ADA paved trail down to the lake, picnic areas and clean restrooms. There are historical buildings (which were closed for the season) with informational panels about the area. Lots of green lawns to stretch out on, some beach front and a pier that lets you get some up close lake views. Coming in fall, you can also experience the changing colors both in the park and along the way. Really enjoyed the time I spent here and it's a lovely, quieter section of Tahoe for a more peaceful lakeside visit.

    Tara T.

    What a clean, blue, and green park in Tahoe! I rode my bike down here from the path up top and was greeted with these lovely views of the lake and old historical lodge. This is where the start and finish of the Lake Tahoe Triathlon takes place so I wanted to check it out since I surprisingly have never been here! It's gorgeous and very quiet.

    Renting Kayak to explore west shore
    Tim D.

    Great park. Awesome lake views and kayaking. Suggest coming Monday through Thursday. I drove one time and biked a second time from Chambers Landing. Great mountain biking trail up to lily pond. Not for beginners after the narrow bridge.

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    Jennifer H.

    This state park is on the west shore of Lake Tahoe and has lake access for kayakers, swimmers, and paddle boarders. There is even a seasonal rental kiosk for kayaks and paddle boards. It is such a beautifully maintained historic property with wonderful walking paths, historic buildings, informative docent tours, and a visitors center. The Sugar Pine Point Campground is across the street and connects by a walking and biking path.

    Anthony C.

    This past winter was my first visit here. We walked by the lake with our dogs. And we took some pictures. It is a beautiful place to enjoy the lake, the forest, outdoors and nature. The snow covered mountains, and the crystal blue lake made for some stunning scenery. I was very pleased with this park. Even though it was fairly popular, the place was big enough that people were spread out. Therefore you are able to enjoy a nice peaceful day in nature without feeling cramped in with a bunch of people. I'd recommend it...

    Diana V.

    This was our favorite spot on our Tahoe trip. 1. Crowds not as bad, less touristy 2. Beautiful dock with perfect water, good for tanning 3. Cool old mansion, closed until June 15 but still beautiful 4. Cleannnnn bathrooms 5. Great park ranger- Steven :)

    Ashley P.

    Highlight of my Tahoe trip! In the midst of covid and wildfires there was not much open. We somehow stumbled across this park while on a drive and amazingly it was not very crowded. We ended up coming back the next day and parking was full shortly after arriving. This was such a nice place to swim, and we were luckily it was the last weekend for kayak rentals so we were able to do that. All the other days/places we tried were sold out or closed due to visibility. We also loved just walking around as there was a paved path through a lot of the area. Definitely would recommend checking this out if you're in the area!

    Alex L.

    And now the low point of our recent Tahoe journey. Sugar Pine Point is - without question - an absolutely stunning and beautiful area, with a wonderful beach, plenty of activities and historic buildings. All this was soured, however, by an absolutely ridiculous parking policy and rude employees who made what should have been a nice afternoon with the family into a complicated nightmare. We arrived in late morning. Unlike other parks nearby, there was no line for entry and the gal at the kiosk (I wish I got her name) said our three cars could park. I needed to travel down the road to get ice, and she said -verbatim - that's fine, but if the parking lot is full you can't re-enter. Seeing as there were at least 20 spots open and no line of cars up front, I decided to take my chances. Ten minutes later, I returned and she was standing out from with two other dudes and said the lot was full, DESPITE at least ten spots that were visibly open from the front kiosk! I told her my friends were inside and that I was just there. Doesn't matter, she said. I said what if they were saving a spot for me. This is when a real a-hole of a dude with a tat on his arm decided to flex his Johnny Law muscle and tell me they would be cited as it is illegal to hold spots for people. Okay... So instead I had to park miles down a busy main road carrying everything from life jackets for children to a cooler backpack. When I finally met my friends again almost an hour later, we were so pissed we went back to talk to her. This is when they explained the "rules" they never explained in the first place. Apparently "full" means less than ten spaces available (even though there were more than that available), and they determine this through arbitrary checks that they don't tell you how often they make. She even had the nerve, with the snippiest of attitudes, to say that if we didn't like it we could just run it up the ladder through the state website, which we know will do nothing. It's fine to have rules. But "full" is very different from a list of regulations approaching full. To have explained that in the first place would have determined whether I ever left. Icing on the cake: They saved a spot up front to allow another family to unload their vehicle - something that would have helped me greatly to avoid my mile long trek back into the place.

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    A spectacular park on the shore of Lake Tahoe. Spectacular views and a look back at Tahoe History.

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    Nice walk. Quiet and beautiful. Neat historical buildings. Awesome bathroom.

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    Wonderful park. You can hike, kayak, bike, swim all in one park. Highly recommend! Make sure to come early before parking fills up.

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    Can anyone tell me if 1 night camping is good enough to explore this whole park?

    Is this dog friendly? & can they be off-leash?

    Dog friendly on a leash only. And only on paved trails. However, a lot of people take their dogs to the nearby beach. Shhhh!

    Are there showers available at this campsite?

    $1 per token, which gives you about 3-4 minutes. Showers are by themselves away from all the campsites.

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    This state park is on the west shore of Lake Tahoe and has lake access for kayakers, swimmers, and paddle boarders.

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