Lake Tahoe -- worth the time ???

wgriswold wrote:
I would come to Lake Tahoe and stay at the Fallen Leaf Forest Service campground. The Camp Richardson area, Sugar Pine Point park and Emerald Bay are all worth the trip. A day trip around the lake, clockwise, is worth the time.

The pollution of the lake is relative. It is measured with a white disc about 1 foot in diameter lowered in the lake until it cannot be seen. The clarity has decreaseed from about 100' to about 65'. The numbers may not be quite right but the lake is still very clean. People swim and play in it all summer and while I would not drink the water close to shore out in the middle I would't hesitate.

I second this wholeheartedly.

If you've never seen Lake Tahoe, go. I was there this spring, and it's very scenic, not over-crowded at all.

I would come to Lake Tahoe and stay at the Fallen Leaf Forest Service campground. The Camp Richardson area, Sugar Pine Point park and Emerald Bay are all worth the trip. A day trip around the lake, clockwise, is worth the time.

The pollution of the lake is relative. It is measured with a white disc about 1 foot in diameter lowered in the lake until it cannot be seen. The clarity has decreased from about 100' to about 65'. The numbers may not be quite right but the lake is still very clean. People swim and play in it all summer and while I would not drink the water close to shore out in the middle I would't hesitate.

Its a beautiful area over crowded by people and traffic. The lake itself is under siege by polution from what I have heard. Its been a long time since I was last there, but as I remember there are only a few places with decent views or access to the lake. I personally would drive by look and head for Lasson area.

In my youth we went to Lake Tahoe often - lake, forest, trails, casinos etc. Outstanding ---- but I haven't been for 15 years so maybe others can give better info.

Its not wall to wall private homes but it isn't underdeveloped either. Personally I like other lakes in the Sierras particularly in the summer or when there is snow.