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The Vitals
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Beautiful
area. Great fishing and Mountain Biking.
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It's not in Lake Tahoe
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Locals Tips
Bring a bike to get around as
everything is pretty spread out here.
Dogs?
On leashes on paved areas. Not on
beaches.
Fees
Yes
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Sugar Pine Point SP
Sugar Pine Point
offersexcellent camping, points of historical interest, and a beautiful
beach. The problem is, none of them are near each other. The closest
campsites are 1/2 mile from the beach across Highway 89. The beach,
though quite beautiful, is a significant walk from the parking lot if
you're bringing any gear. The area to the north of the pier is better
beach area as ther are less rocks and General Creek flows into the lake
which usually keeps the kids occupied. General Creek, which runs
through the campground, is one of Tahoe's clearest streams and provides
excellent fishing opportunities from mid-July through mid-September.
The area does have a rich history. General William Phipps built the
first cabin on the west shore here. He now has a peak, pass, and creek
named after him. Isais Hellman built the mansion in 1901, as part of an
over 1,000 acre estate. When his daughter married Sidney Ehrman, the
mansion took on his name. In 1965, Mr. Hellman's grandaughter sold the
estate, including Pine Lodge (Ehrman Mansion) to the State of
California.
The Sugar Pine Point web page with the
California Parks Department.
Sugar Pine Point
Pictures
Directions
- Sugar Pine Point is located on both sides of Highway 89
between Meeks Bay and Tahoma
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