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Boating
Boat Ramp at El Dorado Beach on Hwy 50 at Lakeview Ave.
The boat ramp is open year-round depending on accessibility. This is determined by the lake’s water level.
***The level of the lake is very low.***
The boat ramp will only allow access for small craft such as flat bottomed aluminum fishing boats and kayaks. Please inspect the depth and access requirements before you attempt to launch!
Rates:
- Day Use $13.00
- Commercial Day Use: $35.00
- Annual Pass: $125.00
- Commercial Annual Pass: $365.00
El Dorado Beach and Boat Ramp is the largest beach area in South Lake Tahoe, it is the place to go for large picnics, launching your boat, renting a kayak or water toy, viewing the lake, or simply to relax. Highlights of this facility include:
- Large turf area, perfect for throwing out a blanket
- Large picnic area, includes tables and barbeque pits
- Boat launch with floating dock (fee)
- Kayak and water toy concession
- Swim area, roped and buoyed (no lifeguard)
- Bike trail
- Restroom
- Two parking lots