The Top 20 Lakes in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Looking to visit the best lakes in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Granite Lake

Eagle Lake (Desolation Wilderness)

Rubicon Trail North – Lake Tahoe Views

Emerald Bay

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Granite Lake
Hiking Highlight
Granite Lake is a little Tahoe gem located at about 2550 m at the base of Maggies Peaks. The trail is a steep climb, and offers several beautiful views. For …
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Eagle Lake (Desolation Wilderness)
Hiking Highlight
Only 5 miles into Desolation Wilderness from the Eagle Falls trailhead at Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, Fontanillis and Dicks offer forested shorelines with secluded campsites and excellent fishing. Eagles Lake …
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Rubicon Trail North – Lake Tahoe Views
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
The Rubicon Trail is a 16.4-mile out-and-back trail popular for hiking, running, and camping, and is best used from April to September. The northern section of the trail includes the historic Rubicon Point Light and offers fantastic lake views.
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Emerald Bay
Hiking Highlight
Hiking around Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay offers amazing views of the bay's vibrant emerald-green waters, more vibrant than other parts of the lake due to its shallow depth. Visitors can …
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