Local Area Attractions Near Lake Tahoe KOA Journey

Minutes from Lake Tahoe and Echo Lake, you are just a short drive from all of the fun!

Saxon Creek – THE Tahoe MTB Trail

Saxon Creek – THE Tahoe MTB Trail

  • Distance: Varies (9 miles downhill)
  • Elevation Descent: 2,300 feet

Words can't do it justice, and pictures can't capture its thrill. Saxon Creek, also known as "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride," is the ultimate Tahoe mountain biking experience. Test your limits, but ride with caution—there's no shame in walking the “crazy stuff.” After all, it's better to survive the ride and hit the trails again tomorrow than to end up injured and stuck indoors. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Hot Air Balloon Rides (Lake Tahoe Balloons)

Hot Air Balloon Rides (Lake Tahoe Balloons)

There's something really magical about hot air balloons — and the amazing views of Lake Tahoe you'll see during a hot air balloon ride! You and your kids can enjoy scenic flights over Minden, Gardnerville, Carson Valley, and more! Plus, if you're lucky, you may even be able to spot some wildlife like eagles, hawks, and deer.

2435 Venice Drive East

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

530-544-1221

Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay State Park is located 12 miles north of South Lake Tahoe. Vehicles cannot drive down to the lake, however, there are many vistas and hiking trails.

 The park is located 22 miles south of Tahoe City.
Vikingsholm can be reached by parking in the Harvey West parking lot by Highway 89 at Emerald Bay. Take the trail, which is one mile in length and drops 500 feet in elevation to the house.
Fannette Island is located in the bay on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.
The Boat Camp is on the north side of Emerald Bay, about 1/2 mile east of Fannette Island located in the bay on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, at the site of the old Emerald Bay Resort.

Hang Gliding Tahoe

Hang Gliding Tahoe

Soar over the beauty and wonder of the high Sierra. Experience stunning Lake Tahoe and the rugged Sierra mountains from a birds-eye view few ever experience. Flying a powered hang glider trike is an exhilaration of a lifetime!

2640 East College Parkway

Carson City, NV 89701

775-772-8232

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Olympic Valley

Olympic Valley

Olympic Valley—is one of the largest ski areas in the United States and houses a popular landmark for Northern Tahoe, the 1960 Olympic Games. It all began in 1942, when two ski adventurists, Wayne Paulsen and Alex Cushing, began building Squaw Valley Ski Resort.

Local Area Recreation Near Lake Tahoe KOA Journey

Washoe Meadows State Park

Washoe Meadows State Park

Washoe Meadows State Park consists of meadows and woodlands in the valley at the base of the escarpment leading to Echo Summit. The park was named for the Native Americans who inhabited the area for thousands of years. The park lands have not been developed. Dogs must be on leash in Ca State Parks. Our parks are highly impacted at this time - please lend a hand and help make them cleaner than you found them.

Sawmill Rd 96150

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

530-525-7232

Action Watersports at Lakeside Marina

Action Watersports at Lakeside Marina

Action Watersports provides visitors to South Lake Tahoe with top-of-the-line boats, jet skis, Kayak and Stand-Up paddle board equipment rentals, and activities.

4041 Lakeshore Blvd

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Lake Tahoe Golf Course

Lake Tahoe Golf Course

Championship golf course with integrated natural elements like the Truckee River, lakes & streams.

2500 Emerald Bay Rd

South Lake Tahoe,, CA 96150

530-577-0788

Tahoe Sports Ski Run Boat Company

Tahoe Sports Ski Run Boat Company

The best way to get to experience Lake Tahoe is from the water. It is easy and surprisingly inexpensive to rent a Powerboat, Pontoon Boat, or Wake Board/Water Ski Boat for as little as One Hour or for Multiple Days. The Ski Run Boat Company has the Largest and Safest fleet of boats on Lake Tahoe. This gives you and your party the chance to see destinations like Emerald Bay, Ski Beach, Sand Harbor and the Rubicon cliffs on your own schedule.

900 Ski Run Blvd #103

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

530-544-0200

Bijou Bike Park

Bijou Bike Park

Bijou Bike Park is the best place in South Lake Tahoe to progress your mountain bike skills. It has been designed to include two (2) pump tracks, a BMX race track, kids learning zone, and a terrain park within approximately five undeveloped acres of the Bijou Park area. The park will also include a hardscape paver stone entry area with signage that describes the park and its rules; bleachers for spectator seating

Al Tahoe Boulevard

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

530-542-6056