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Recreation Region: North Shore

Stateline Lookout

Current Conditions
Seasonal parking; No restrooms or trash service in winter; Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted; No camping or overnighting

Stateline Lookout is located on the north end of the Lake Tahoe Basin, above Crystal Bay. Breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe can be seen through the free telescopes available at the lookout. In addition, a short self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore.

From Highway 28, turn north on Reservoir Drive just east of the old Tahoe Biltmore Casino, then turn right on Lakeshore Avenue and park near the iron pipe gate at Forest Service Road 1601. Please be respectful of private property between the first and second gates during the walk to the Lookout.  

General Information

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.23210646

Longitude: -120.0084137

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated October 22, 2025