What to do in Camp Richardson, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

Taylor Creek Visitor Center featuring signage, tranquil scenes and views
Pope Beach featuring a lake or waterhole, a sandy beach and mountains
Pope Beach showing a lake or waterhole, kayaking or canoeing and a beach
Taylor Creek Visitor Center which includes signage
Taylor Creek Visitor Center featuring a bridge, a river or creek and forests

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Top places to visit

1. Heavenly Ski Resort

Heavenly Mountain Resort lives up to its name; it is the place to be in Lake Tahoe in winter. This is the biggest ski resort in the area, with the highest peak, the longest vertical drop, some of the best terrain parks, and the best views. Thanks to its rocky trails and lakeside location, it offers plenty of activities in summer too. Daredevils, partygoers and nature lovers flock here year-round.
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Heavenly Ski Resort which includes landscape views, snow and forest scenes

2. Emerald Bay State Park

Declared a National Natural Landmark in 1969, Emerald Bay is surrounded by snow-capped peaks that are a stark contrast to the cobalt-blue water of the lake. It’s no wonder that photographers, hikers and other nature lovers flock here year-round.
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Emerald Bay State Park showing landscape views, general coastal views and forest scenes

3. Heavenly Gondola

The Heavenly Gondola provides some of Lake Tahoe’s most staggering vistas. Hop in the gondola cabin and rise slowly for 2.4 miles (3.9 kilometers) up the mountainside as you watch over brilliant blue lake waters and dense green forests. In winter, pristine white snow blankets the landscape. Enjoy views from the Observation Deck, have drinks or a meal in the café and discover hiking trails, zip lines and varied family adventure activities.
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Heavenly Mountain Gondola which includes a bay or harbour, a lake or waterhole and a beach

4. Pope Beach

Pope Beach has long been one of South Lake Tahoe’s most well-loved beaches. Join other families spending the day here enjoying the shallow clean waters, picnicking under the shade of pine trees, trying various watersports and relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere of the beach, which is enhanced by the absence of buzzing engine-driven watercraft.
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Pope Beach showing a lake or waterhole, tranquil scenes and a sandy beach

5. Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Taylor Creek Visitor Center offers a wealth of family-friendly information and attractions. Study the fish and other inhabitants of the stream in the center’s primary attraction, the Stream Profile Chamber. Amble along interpretive nature trails. Take part in ranger-led programs and a variety of summertime evening activities.
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Taylor Creek Visitor Center featuring a bridge, a river or creek and forests

What to do in Camp Richardson

Popular places to visit

Heavenly Mountain Gondola which includes a bay or harbour, a lake or waterhole and a beach

Heavenly Gondola

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.

Heavenly Gondola
Lakeside Beach

Lakeside Beach

4.5/5(8 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lakeside Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to South Lake Tahoe. In the area, take in the entertainment choices and mountain views.

Lakeside Beach
Fallen Leaf Lake

Fallen Leaf Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fallen Leaf Lake during your travels in South Lake Tahoe. Discover the area's casinos or seek out its ski slopes.

Fallen Leaf Lake
Pope Beach showing a lake or waterhole, tranquil scenes and a sandy beach

Pope Beach

Take the family to this well-equipped long strip of soft white sand, where the clean, clear waters of southern Lake Tahoe gently lap the shore.

Pope Beach
Regan Beach

Regan Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Regan Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to South Lake Tahoe. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its entertainment choices.

Regan Beach
Inspiration Point Vista showing a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes

Inspiration Point

Gaze across the vast expanse of Lake Tahoe and pine-tree-studded Fannette Island from one of the lake’s most spectacular viewpoints.

Inspiration Point
Taylor Creek Visitor Center featuring a bridge, a river or creek and forests

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Learn about the nature of Taylor Creek Stream through self-guided trails and an interpretive look at the stream from below the surface.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

The Shops at Heavenly Village

4/5(14 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at The Shops at Heavenly Village during your visit to South Lake Tahoe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or seek out the ski slopes.

The Shops at Heavenly Village

South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena and enjoy other activities in Bijou Park such as skiing.Visit the area's casinos or amble around its lakeside.

South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena

Day trip destinations from Camp Richardson

Emerald Bay State Park

South Lake Tahoe