Baldwin Beach

Baldwin Beach features an expansive half-mile stretch of fine sand along Lake Tahoe's shoreline, offering panoramic mountain views and shallow, clear waters suitable for swimming and paddleboarding activities.

The beach area served as a telecommunications infrastructure site when Sierra Pacific Power installed communication cables in 1929, which remained submerged until their removal began following environmental concerns raised in 2011.

Located near the Tallac Historic Site, Baldwin Beach provides visitors access to guided tours and educational programs that showcase the cultural heritage and historical significance of the Lake Tahoe region.

Baldwin Beach operates from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October with entry fees, offering amenities including parking facilities, picnic tables, public restrooms, and on-site kayak rentals for recreational activities.

The beach serves as a critical habitat for the endangered Tahoe yellow cress plant, requiring special conservation efforts and fenced enclosures to protect this rare species from human disturbance.

Location: El Dorado County

Address: Baldwin Beach, Baldwin Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA 96150 South Lake Tahoe

Phone: +15305432600

Website: http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/ltbmu/recarea/?recid=11778

GPS coordinates: 38.94361,-120.06861

Latest update: July 24, 2025 10:53