Kings Beach State Recreation Area
The Park is currently OPEN.
Please check the hours of operation.
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.
Park Facilities
Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Boating
Boat Rentals
Boat Rentals
UPDATES
Parking fees are required year-round.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach year-round. Dogs are welcome on the sidewalks and in the picnic table areas.
The boat ramp at the end of Raccoon Street is available for non-motorized vessels only that are clean and dry. Boat ramps that may be available are listed with Tahoe Boat Inspections.
Please help make your parks cleaner than you found them. Thank you. Updated 2/25/2025
Kings Beach SRA Information and Regulations
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. Propane/Gas grills are welcome.
Kings Beach SRA Regulations
No Alcoholic Beverages
No Dogs on the beach - Dogs must be leashed and welcome on sidewalks and picnic areas
No Glass
No Fires or Charcoal BBQs
No Drones
No bicycles or skateboards on the sidewalks
Amplified music is only allowed with a permit
No Smoking - Smoking is not permitted in State Parks, except on paved roadways or parking facilities.
Please be bear aware and dispose of garbage responsibly.
California State Park Regulations Summary
Kings Beach SRA specific regulations
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. The park is open sunrise to sunset.
Parking - Parking lots are Pay-to-Park. Fees are required to park in the parking lots year-round. Automatic Pay Stations are located in all parking lots.
Busses, RV's and trailers not allowed to park in the main lot on Hwy 28/Bear. Please try Hwy 28/Raccoon.
$10.00 per vehicle for the day. $3 for one hour. Display receipt on dash.
Annual passes available. Pay machines can take credit cards or exact cash. Change not given.
Parking lot is open 6:00 am to 9:00 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. 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 or wood 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 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
Lake Conditions of Lake Tahoe
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 east of the Kings Beach boat ramp.
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 or wood barbeques/fires. Propane/gas barbeques are allowed.
Lake Tahoe has some of the clearest lake water in the world. Please help keep your lake and beaches clean.
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