36 Hours in Lake Tahoe, California
Lake Tahoe is known for its amazing views and of course so many awesome outdoor activities! Hiking, boating, skiing, camping, and even a mountain coaster! There are also the casinos on the Nevada side if you’re inclined to try your luck. Since we were on our road trip to Washington state, our time in Lake Tahoe was limited and gave us just a little taste of this beautiful part of the Sierra Nevada’s.
After spending a few days exploring the Mammoth Lakes area we arrived in South Lake Tahoe and more specifically, to the Basecamp Hotel in the afternoon. Our road trip was in the fall and as such we were still in the shoulder season just weeks away from the official ski season to start. Our timing meant that the Heavenly gondola and resort area was not yet reopened which was a real bummer.
Tahoe Fun Facts:
Largest Alpine freshwater lake in North America
Sits at 6,225 ft (1,897m) elevation
Known for its super clear water and epic views
Surrounded on all sides by mountains
Has some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the United States
Straddles both California and Nevada
Top up on your Southwest Airline Points
Our Stay at the Basecamp South Lake Tahoe Hotel
We stayed at the Basecamp South Lake Tahoe Hotel during our time in South Lake Tahoe. Spoiler alert… we really enjoyed our stay! The Basecamp Southlake Tahoe hotel is located quite literally on the state line between Nevada and California.