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Pope Beach
Pope Beach is located on National Forest land on the South Shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe approximately three miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 and is operated by campground concessionaire, Tahoe Recreation, a division of Vista Recreation. Restrooms and some picnic tables are available. Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted. Portable stoves with on/off valves are allowed with a valid permit.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open for the season from 8AM to 8PM; No Wood or Charcoal Fires; No Pets |
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| Fees: | Parking Fee |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | No Pets; No Wood or Charcoal Fires |
| Closest Towns: | South Lake Tahoe, California |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Flush |
| Passes: | Season passes are available for purchase at the kiosk. |
| Operated By: | Tahoe Recreation, A Division of Vista Recreation |
General Information
Directions:Pope Beach is located on the lake side of Highway 89 east of Camp Richardson.
From Tahoe City: Take Highway 89 south around Emerald Bay.
From South Lake Tahoe: Take Highway 89 northeast.
Activities
Sand Play
Beaches & Dunes, Bicycling, Hiking, Nature Viewing, Picnicking, Water Activities| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Mountain Biking
Road Cycling
Picnicking
Picnicking| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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