Lots
of shade trees and lots of parking. Great swimming beach
Shade trees also mean pine cones.
Locals Tips
Great beach for BBQs as long as there
are no fire restrictions.
Dogs?
No
Fees
$7/car.
Pope Beach
As you leave South Lake Tahoe
heading up the west shore on Hwy 89
you'll come to a series of beaches that all seem very similar in
nature. The first of these is Pope Beach, which is basically a one mile
long 300 foot wide strip of sand separating the Truckee Marsh from Lake
Tahoe. Pope beach is operated by the USDA forest service, which means
there will be a parking fee. This is an excellent beach for families,
with lots of sand, room, clear shallow water, and relative shelter from
the winds. The parking lot runs the entire length of the beach so there
are no long walks. There are plenty of picnic tables and grills as
well. Currently, the Forest Service is not always allowing the use of
the grills. Don't be surprised to arrive and find them gone. There are
also restrooms scattered along the length of the beach
Pope Beach Pictures
Directions
- From the 'Y' in South Lake Tahoe, head north on 89. It will be the
first beach you come to, just before Camp Richardson
