Kiva Picnic Area
Kiva picnic area is on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Nestled among native pine trees, Kiva picnic area offers a quiet beach location with a wide range of recreational activities.
Kiva picnic area is on national forest and is operated by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Kiva picnic area sits between the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and the Tallac Historic Site. There are restrooms and picnic tables. Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted. Portable stoves with on/off switches or valves are allowed with a valid permit.
General Information
Day use only; no overnight camping allowed
No campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels.)
Leashed pets are permitted in the picnic area, the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, and the Tallac Historic Site. Pets are not permitted in or near the Taylor Creek Marsh.
No Fees are required for this site.
Contact Name: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Contact Phone: 530-543-2600
Address: 35 College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 543-2600
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.93833623
Longitude: -120.0508469
Directions
Kiva Picnic Area is on the south side of Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 three miles north of the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
No restrooms available in winter.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
