Kiva Beach
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Beach photos
Kiva Beach is one of the harder to find beaches, just
because of the lack of signs. It's located just north of Camp Richardson.
Turn right at the Forest Service Visitor Center turnoff and follow
the road past the Visitor's Center (this is also the parking for
the stream profile chamber) to the beach parking lot. I'm not certain
what the official Forest Service policy is regarding dogs here as
it seems to flip flop from time to time, but there are many dogs
here all the time. There is a short walk to the beach, but the parking
is free. You can also park at the Visitor's Center and enjoy a longer
walk (not quite a hike) along the meadow to Kiva Beach (no dogs
on this trail though). The beach itself is a huge flat sandy plain that lies
at the mouth of Taylor Creek. The wtaer, however, is a bit rocky
until you get a little ways out. You can go out a long way, though.
There are fantastic views of the surrounding mountains, especially
Mount Tallac. mid summer you will find large blooms of Blue Pod
Lupine among other wildflowers.
Fast Facts -
Directions - From South Lake Tahoe head North at the 'Y' onto Highway 89 about 3 miles to the entrance, turn right at the Fallen Leaf Lake Road.
Map - Click Here
Dogs - Yes (or at least the No Dogs Rule is overlooked)
BarBQ - No
Fee - None
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