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Dogs at Lake Tahoe
The whole basin, both states: the beaches, state parks and campgrounds around the lake. California and Nevada rules differ at the line.
Can I bring my dog at Lake Tahoe?
46 of 62 verified places at Lake Tahoe allow dogs in at least some areas. Off leash is stated for 1 place, including Village Green Dog Park (Incline Village). 8 beaches allow dogs. 14 places to stay take dogs. The area spans California and Nevada; each state has its own rules on its side of the line, and each place page says which apply.
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Parks and shoreline outside any town
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angora Lakes Day Use | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash and kept out of the lake at all times. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area | Yes | Yes. | Pets should be kept on a leash and owners should pack out pe | November 1, 2026 | |
| Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on the sandy area of the beach. | Required | October 28, 2026 | |
| Eagle Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead | Yes | Yes. | Pets should be kept on a leash and owners should pack out pe | November 1, 2026 | |
| Echo Lakes | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 27, 2026 | |
| Hidden Beach | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 28, 2026 | |
| Kiva Picnic Area | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are permitted in the picnic area. Pets are not permitted in or near the Taylor Creek Marsh. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Nevada Beach | No | No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the picnic areas. Leashed pets are allowed in the campground. | Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the picnic areas. Le | October 28, 2026 | |
| Round Hill Pines Beach Resort | No | No. The Forest Service page lists "No Pets" for this day-use beach on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe, run by a concessionaire under a Forest Service permit. | The Forest Service page lists "No Pets" for this day-use bea | November 1, 2026 | |
| Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are not allowed on the groomed cross-country ski trails. | Required | October 28, 2026 | |
| Taylor Creek Visitor Center | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Pets are not permitted in or near the Taylor Creek Marsh or inside the Stream Profile Chamber. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Van Sickle Bi-State Park, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs must be on a leash of not more than six feet. | Required | November 1, 2026 | |
| Zephyr Cove Beach | No | No. The beach at Zephyr Cove Resort is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | The beach at Zephyr Cove Resort is a designated swimming bea | October 28, 2026 |
Dog parks and off-leash areas
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green Dog Park (Incline Village) | Incline Village | Yes | Yes. This is an off-leash dog park. | Off leash allowed | November 1, 2026 |
| Bijou Community Park Dog Park | South Lake Tahoe | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | A fenced dog park inside Bijou Community Park. The page does | November 1, 2026 |
| Tahoe City Dog Park | Tahoe City | Yes | Yes. This is a dog park. | Open dawn to dusk. The district's page does not say whether | October 31, 2026 |
Places to eat and drink
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House | Incline Village | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed dogs only, in the Beer Forest and on the lower patio; not indoors. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Crosby's Kitchen & Cocktails | Incline Village | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on the patio, which is usually open from May until November; the page does not say whether a leash is required. | Dogs on the patio, which is usually open from May until Nove | October 31, 2026 |
| Jason's Beachside Grille | Kings Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Well-behaved dogs in the Sand Bar area only; not inside the restaurant or on the deck. | Well-behaved dogs in the Sand Bar area only; not inside the | October 31, 2026 |
| Bridge Tender | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets under the owner's direct supervision, on the outside bar deck only. Owners assume all liability for their pets and what they do. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Spoon Restaurant | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs on the patio in the warm season, on a leash, at your table, on the ground; none on a lap, table or chair. Staff may ask that a dog be removed if the patio rules are broken. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Tahoe Tap Haus | Tahoe City | Yes | Yes, on the patio. | October 31, 2026 | |
| Za's Lakefront | Tahoe City | No | No. The restaurant's page lists a pet policy of no pets; service animals are welcome. | The restaurant's page lists a pet policy of no pets; service | November 1, 2026 |
Beaches and shoreline
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park | Incline Village | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed only in the off-season, October 15 to April 15. No pets from April 15 to October 15. | Required | October 28, 2026 |
| Ski Beach (Incline Village) | Incline Village | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs only after the beaches close for the season (typically October 15 through April 15), only on Ski Beach west of the boat ramp, and only with an owner who has beach access. | Dogs only after the beaches close for the season (typically | October 31, 2026 |
| Kings Beach Picnic Area | Kings Beach | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | November 1, 2026 |
| Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Kings Beach | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed at Dog Beach which is located at the east of the Park beyond the boat ramp (rocky area). Dogs not allowed on sandy beaches in Placer County. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Raccoon Street Beach | Kings Beach | Yes | Yes, on leash. | Required | October 31, 2026 |
| Baldwin Beach | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. Baldwin Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | Baldwin Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are n | October 27, 2026 |
| Pope Beach | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. Pope Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | Pope Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not | October 27, 2026 |
| Regan Beach | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are permitted only in the Dog Water Park area at the east end of the park, away from the playground and volleyball court. | Dogs are permitted only in the Dog Water Park area at the ea | November 1, 2026 |
| Tallac Historic Site shoreline | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed on the Lake Tahoe shoreline from Valhalla Pier to Tallac Point, where the Lake of the Sky Trail meets the lake, and on the site's trails. | Required | October 27, 2026 |
| William Kent Beach | Tahoe City | No | No. William Kent Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs are not allowed. | William Kent Beach is a designated swimming beach, and dogs | October 27, 2026 |
Parks
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Leash | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. L. Bliss State Park | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs also allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Emerald Bay State Park | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. Dogs are not allowed anywhere on land, including the beaches, dirt trails, the service roads down from Highway 89, Boat Camp, Vikingsholm and its grounds, the Rubicon Trail and Fannette Island. | Dogs are not allowed anywhere on land, including the beaches | October 26, 2026 |
| Lake Valley State Recreation Area | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. On the lands and facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Parks and Recreation known as Lake Valley State Recreation Area and Lake Tahoe Golf Course, no person shall enter the property boundaries without prior permission from this Department and/or the golf course staff. This includes areas between golf holes, cart paths and the pedestrian bridges across the Upper Truckee River. | On the lands and facilities which are under the jurisdiction | October 26, 2026 |
| Washoe Meadows State Park | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Burton Creek State Park | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only on fire roads. To protect the integrity of the groomed Nordic ski courses, dogs not allowed on designated ski trails within the Sierra District, from Nov. 1 to May 1 annually, when snow is present. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Tahoe State Recreation Area | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the following areas: Truckee River Outlet known as ""Gatekeepers"" within the day-use area along the Lake Tahoe shoreline. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ward Creek Park Property | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
| Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day-use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. | Required | October 26, 2026 |
Places to stay
| Place | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Richardson Resort | No | No. The resort has a strict no-pet policy. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Fallen Leaf Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Kaspian Campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Meeks Bay Campground | No | No. Pets are not allowed at the Meeks Bay resort or campgrounds. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Meeks Bay Resort | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Leashed dogs are allowed in the campground, but not in the picnic areas or on the beach. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| William Kent Campground | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Zephyr Cove Resort | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site; $20 per night. Dogs are not allowed in the Airstreams, the Zephyr Cove Lodge, at the marina and beach, or on Lake Tahoe cruise boats. Never leave a dog tied up alone or unattended. | $20 per night | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | ||
| Border House Hotel | Crystal Bay | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Crown Motel | Kings Beach | Yes | Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. The site does not state a fee, a size limit or how many dogs. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Basecamp Tahoe South | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $40 per stay. | $40 per stay | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Black Bear Lodge | South Lake Tahoe | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Campground by the Lake | South Lake Tahoe | Yes | Yes: on leash; up to 3 pets per site; $2 per pet per night. | $2 per pet per night | Up to 3 | October 28, 2026 | |
| Forest Suites Resort | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: up to 2 pets per room; $50 per night. Dogs are not allowed in the Specialty Suites or the Poolside Suites, due to health regulations. | $50 per night | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 | |
| Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; up to 2 pets per room; up to 30 lb each; $75 per pet per night. Dogs only. Dogs are not allowed in the pool or any other water feature, or inside any of the resort restaurants. | $75 per pet per night | Up to 30 lb per pet | Up to 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Tahoe Blue Hotel | South Lake Tahoe | Yes | Yes: $25 per pet per night. | $25 per pet per night | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Basecamp Tahoe City | Tahoe City | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $40 per stay. | $40 per stay | October 31, 2026 | ||
| Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | October 31, 2026 | |||
| Mother Nature's Inn | Tahoe City | Yes | Yes, in every room: up to 2 pets per room; $75 per stay. | $75 per stay | Up to 2 | October 28, 2026 | |
| The Cottage Inn | Tahoe City | No | No. Pets are not allowed. | November 1, 2026 | |||
| Rustic Cottages | Tahoe Vista | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions: on leash; $40 per pet per night. Not every cottage or house takes pets; the resort's house list marks the ones that do not. | $40 per pet per night | October 28, 2026 |
Towns
Incline Village (5) · Kings Beach (5) · South Lake Tahoe (15) · Tahoe City (13) · Crystal Bay (1) · Tahoe Vista (1) · Tahoma (1)
Counties
County rules apply in unincorporated areas: Douglas County, Nevada · El Dorado County · Placer County · Washoe County, Nevada. Also listed under Reno, Carson City and Nevada's Lake Tahoe and High Sierra.