6 AM to 10 PM
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Fire Ban- Campfires and charcoal briquettes are banned in the day use areas of all California State Parks in the Sierra District due to high fire danger. Gas or propane grills are permitted. Registered campers may burn charcoal and wood safely inside the provided fire pits and stoves located within their campsites. NOTE: All wood and charcoal burning in the campground will be suspended on forecasted RED FLAG WARNING high fire danger events.
This park unit is fully open. State Parks will continue to use a monitor and adapt strategy to meet any new guidance it may receive from local and state public health officials as COVID-19 is still present and still deadly, especially for the elderly, immune-compromised and the unvaccinated.
COVID-19 Guidelines (February 16, 2022)
Recreate Responsibly
Protect yourself, family, friends and your community by following these prevention measures:
COVID-19 Guidelines (February 16, 2022)
Recreate Responsibly
Protect yourself, family, friends and your community by following these prevention measures:
- Know Before You Go – Prior to leaving home, check the status of the park unit you want to visit to find out what restrictions and guidelines are in place. Have a back-up plan in case your destination is crowded. Stay home if you are sick
- Plan Ahead – Some restrooms will be temporarily closed to keep up with cleaning schedules. Bring soap/hand sanitizer.
- Play It Safe – Find out what precautions you should take when exploring the outdoors, especially if this is your first time visiting the State Park System. Learn more at parks.ca.gov/SafetyTips.
- Be COVID-19 Safe – State Parks continues to meet guidance from local and state public officials as COVID-19 is still present and still deadly. Effective March 1, 2022, state guidance recommends that all individuals, regardless of vaccine status, continue masking in indoor settings, such as museums and visitor centers. Universal masking remains required in specified high-risk settings. Please plan ahead as local county guidelines may differ from state guidance and visitors are urged to follow county guidelines when required. Read the latest COVID-19 guidance at COVID19.ca.gov.
- Leave No Trace – Leave areas better than how you found them by staying on designated trails and packing out all trash. Do not disturb wildlife or plants.
Phone Number
(530) 523-3203
Park Hours
Dogs Allowed?
Yes
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.
Driving Directions to Kings Beach SRA
The park is located on the northeast side of Tahoe City.Online reservations are not available for this park.
No online brochures available for this park.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
BOATING
Boating
Boat Rentals
Boating
Boat Rentals
DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION
Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
UPDATES
FIRE BAN -Charcoal and wood fires are prohibited in all California State Parks Day Use Areas in the Sierra District. These areas include Sugar Pine Point, DL Bliss, Emerald Bay, Kings Beach SRA, Tahoe SRA, and Donner Memorial State Parks.
Due to low water levels the Raccoon St. boat ramp will not be open this year. The pier is not accessible by boats this year. Boat ramps that may be available are listed with Tahoe Boat Inspections
Our parks are highly impacted at this time - please help make your parks cleaner than you found them. Thank you.
Due to low water levels the Raccoon St. boat ramp will not be open this year. The pier is not accessible by boats this year. Boat ramps that may be available are listed with Tahoe Boat Inspections
Our parks are highly impacted at this time - please help make your parks cleaner than you found them. Thank you.
Hazardous Algae Bloom detected at Kings Beach
Please be careful while recreating at Kings Beach. - A potentially toxic algae bloom has been detected at the following Kings Beach locations. During the field investigation on June 9, 2022, Water Boards staff observed visual signs of cyanobacteria bloom and collected a water sample for cyanobacteria toxin testing.
For more information, please visit the California Water Quatlity Monitoring Council and their FAQs.
Visible Signs of a Bloom were located at:
1. Creek draining into Lake Tahoe at Kings Beach Boat Ramp, 39.235110, -120.022608
2. Lake Tahoe at Kings Beach, 39.235353, -120.023397
3. Ponded areas on Kings Beach between the Boat Ramp and the Event Center with visible signs of a bloom present in various ponds. Ponds continue down the beach and may also have benthic mats present.
Hazardous Algae Bloom detected on June 9, 2022:
Kings Beach SRA Regulations
No Alcoholic Beverages
No Dogs on the beach
Dogs must be leashed on sidewalks and picnic areas
No Glass
No Fires or Charcoal BBQs
No bicycles or skateboards on the sidewalks
Amplified music is only allowed with a permit
Please dispose of garbage responsibly
Day Use - Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a day-use only facility, with 18 picnic tables, restrooms, a playground, a half court for basketball, and water sport activities available.
Parking - Parking lots are Pay-to-Park. Fees are required to park in the parking lots year-round. Automatic Pay Stations are located in Kings Beach and Kings Beach Boat Launch parking lots. Busses, RV's and trailers not allowed to park in the main lot. Peak-Season rates (May 1 - September 30) - $10.00 per vehicle for the day, or $3.00 per hour. Non-Peak-Season rates (October 1 - April 30) - $5 per vehicle for the day, or $3.00 per hour. Annual passes available. Pay machines can take credit cards or exact cash. Change not given. Parking lot is open 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Restrooms - There are restroom facilities located east of the main parking lot next to the playground and also near the Kings Beach Boat launch. The boat launch restroom facilities are closed and winterized during the winter season.
Boat Ramp - The Kings Beach boat ramp is located at the east edge of the Park. Available public boat ramps are listed with Tahoe Boat Inspections. The boat ramp will remain closed for the 2022 season. For more information about the Kings Beach Boat Launch Facility, please contact North Tahoe Water Sports at 530-546-9253.
Picnic Tables and BBQs - All picnic tables are first come, first serve. Charcoal barbeques are not allowed. Propane and gas barbeques are allowed in the picnic areas.
Fishing - Kings Beach has a shallow shelf which requires a good distance away from shore to reach deeper waters. While the fishing is not spectacular at Kings Beach, fishing is allowed. A fishing license is required.
Water Sport Activities - For more information regarding water sport activities at Kings Beach SRA, visit North Tahoe Watersports. Swimming and Boating in Lake Tahoe - Lake temperature.
Special Events - Kings Beach SRA has an outdoor plaza and a small stage near the playground which are available for special events. If you have an interest in having a special event at Kings Beach SRA or North Tahoe Beach Pavilion, contact Special Events at (530) 550-6165 or NorthTahoe.SpecialEvents@parks.ca.gov .
If you would like to inquire about the North Tahoe Event Center please call (530) 546-7249.
For upcoming events in the area please visit North Tahoe Business Association or Go Tahoe North.
Location
Kings Beach SRA is located in downtown Kings Beach, near Bear street on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The park is approximately one mile west of the Nevada State Line and thirteen miles southeast of Truckee, CA from Highway 267. Check road conditions with Caltrans.
Climate
Summer temperatures range from about 75 degrees during the day to the low 40's at night. Winter temperatures average from a high of 40 to a low of 20 degrees. High Sierra weather is varied and can change abruptly. It is recommended to bring layered clothing and check weather updates. Temperature is available from NOAA.gov
DOGS
Dogs are not allowed on the beach at Kings Beach SRA year round.
Dogs are welcome on leash along the sidewalks and in the picnic table areas.
They are also welcome at Dog Beach which is located at the east of the Park beyond the boat ramp (rocky area).
Please do not leave your dog in a vehicle and plan accordingly.
Here are some boarding options if you are away from home.
Please help keep Lake Tahoe clean.
KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA
Kings Beach State Recreation Area features 979 feet of beautiful frontage property along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. This day-use only area has a large sandy beach and multiple picnic tables under the shade of Jeffery pines.
This is a family-oriented park with a playground and volleyball poles. Dogs are welcome on leash on the sidewalks and in the picnic areas, not on the beach. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at this beach. Smoking is not allowed. No Charcoal barbeques. Please help keep your lake and beaches clean.
LAKE TAHOE JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS
For additional information, please visit us at: North Tahoe Junior Lifeguards or email at Tahoe.juniorlifeguards@parks.ca.gov or call (530) 550-6160