Location: Lake Tahoe straddles California's eastern and Nevada's western stateline. It is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range and is 200 miles northeast of San Francisco, 98 miles northeast of Sacramento and 45 miles southwest of Reno.
Size: Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. It is 12 miles wide, 22 miles long and has 72 miles of shoreline. Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. The average depth is 989 feet, with a deepest point of 1,645 feet. The lake contains 39 trillion gallons of water.
Altitude: Lake Tahoe's surface elevation is 6,223 feet above sea level.
Climate: Lake Tahoe has a dry and comfortable climate with an 80 percent chance of sunshine throughout the year. The area averages 400 inches of snowfall per year at lake level, with significantly higher amounts of snow in the upper elevations.
Highway Access: North Lake Tahoe is accessible from major highways. From Sacramento, take Interstate 80 east to Truckee. From Reno, take Interstate 80 west to Truckee or Highway 431 over Mt. Rose.
Air Access: The area is also accessible by air. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located 45 miles away and the Sacramento International Airport is 120 miles away. Both Airports are served by dozens of flights daily from major cities.
Winter Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, lake fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, sledding, dog sledding and sleigh rides. There's also dining, bowling, casinos, museums, spas, shopping and arcades.
Lodging: North Lake Tahoe has a variety of lodging accommodations, including resorts, hotels, motels, lodges, inns, bed & breakfasts, home rentals, condominiums and cabins.
