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Be Bear Aware

The Tahoe area is bear country. Help protect our bears by putting all trash in bear proof containers and not leaving garbage cans outside. Never feed a bear!

Lake Tahoe is black bear habitat, please use caution. Make sure to clean up after yourself and your guests and deposit all trash into a bear proof trash receptacle. Do not leave food unattended.

North Tahoe Regional Park Regulations

Includes all Park Facilities: Ramada, Scout Camp, Ballfields, Tennis Courts, Picnic Areas

  1. Park hours: Dawn to Dusk, Winter 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer; 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gates are locked at closing time.
  2. Observe the 15 mph speed limit.
  3. Off-Highway vehicles are prohibited.
  4. Woodcutting or gathering is prohibited.
  5. State of California prohibits any use of firearms.
  6. Cooking in barbecues only. Campfires are prohibited.
  7. Courtesy must be shown to other Park users; no loud music, noise or littering.
  8. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash and owners must pick-up after their pets. However, dogs are not permitted on ballfields or the soccer field for health reasons.
  9. Amplified sound or live music only with additional permit.
  10. Alcohol only with additional permit. Alcohol is never permitted on or around the ballfields or the playground.
  11. No early check in or use of site before reserved time.
  12. Park entry fee is NOT included unless arrangements are made in advance.
  13. Due to unknown weather conditions in the fall and early spring months, the District reserves the right to shut off the water at its discretion. During winter months, water is completely shut off to prevent pipes from freezing.

Cleaning checklist for the Ramada and the Group Picnic Areas

  1. Keep area clear of debris or barriers.
  2. Remove and dispose of trash in the provided trash receptacles.
  3. Do not leave any food items or decorations at picnic site.
  4. Please turn off the water and lights before you leave.
  5. Lake Tahoe has an extreme fire risk, especially during summer months. Barbecue coals should be burned down before you leave. Spread coals evenly at the bottom of barbecue to hasten burn down. DO NOT pour water on the coals; this will crack the barbecue and cause embers to escape.
  6. Please do not rearrange the picnic tables. Any request for movement of tables must be through the District office or personnel.

Guidelines for Ballfield and Other Field Preparation

  1. Field rental fees include Fields being ready to play by event start time and up to two other full preps per day per field depending on number of games played. Park staff will determine number of field preps required.
  2. Renters may not do their own field prep.
  3. Multi-field tournaments shall have staggered start times to allow for field prep.
  4. Bases used will be those distances listed on the Rental Application.
  5. Fees include on-duty staff during event time.
  6. If multiple fields are used, staggered start times of 45 minutes are required. A minimum of 30 minutes staggered game times will be maintained throughout the day to properly prepare the fields.
  7. Alcohol is not permitted on or around ballfields or bench area.

Beach Facility Regulations

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, Kings Beach State Recreation Area and the Kings Beach Plaza

  1. Dogs are not permitted on beaches due to water quality concerns. The District’s drinking water intake is located at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. Those with dogs on this property will lose security deposit.
  2. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at Kings Beach State Recreation Area.
  3. Glass containers of any kind are prohibited.
  4. Woodcutting or gathering is prohibited.
  5. State of California prohibits any use of firearms.
  6. Campfires are prohibited.
  7. Courtesy must be shown to other beach users; no loud music, noise or littering.
  8. Amplified music requires an Amplified Sound or Live Music Application and must be turned off by 9:00 p.m.
  9. At Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, only propane or gas barbecues allowed. No charcoal please.
  10. At Kings Beach State Recreation Area charcoal may be used in the barbecues provided on site.
  11. The park remains available for general public use during your event.
  12. Leave the facility in the condition it is found. All decorations, temporary alterations, etc. must be removed.
  13. All events must be cleaned and the area cleared by 10:00 p.m., the park closing time.

North Tahoe Beach

  1. Dogs are not permitted on this property.
  2. Maximum group size is 100 persons.
  3. No reserved parking for group events; the parking area is available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. You may wish to encourage car-pooling for your event, especially during peak use periods.
  4. Glass containers of any kind are prohibited.
  5. No tents, bounce houses or other temporary structures.
  6. No signs or barriers may be nailed or affixed to structures, trees, or other vegetation.
  7. Alcohol is permitted within the group site reservation area only with an approved permit.
  8. All events must be cleaned up and the area cleared by 10 pm, the park closing time.
  9. Amplified Sound or Live music requires an Application and must be turned off by 9:00 p.m.
  10. The park remains available for general public use during your event. Your rental of the facility only includes the area under the Ramada. Your reservation does not include any portion of the grass areas or the volleyball courts.
  11. Leave the facility in the condition it is found. All decorations, temporary alterations, etc. must be removed.
  12. Lake Tahoe has an extreme fire risk, especially during summer months. Barbecue coals should be burned down before you leave. Spread coals evenly at the bottom of barbecue to hasten burn down. DO NOT pour water on the coals; this will crack the barbecue and cause embers to escape.

Regulations for Picnic Table Rental

Kings Beach and Tahoe Vista Recreation Area

  1. These regulations are in addition to the Regulations for the individual park facility as indicated above.
  2. Table rentals are available in two 4 hour blocks, 10 AM – 2 PM and 3 PM – 7 PM. Full day rentals which include both time blocks include the 2 – 3 PM time period at no extra charge.
  3. Rentals at Kings Beach include use of a Charcoal Grill. Charcoal not included. Barbecue coals should be burned down before you leave. Spread coals evenly at the bottom of barbecue to hasten burn down. DO NOT pour water on the coals; this will crack the barbecue and cause embers to escape.
  4. There are no grills at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. You may bring your own propane grill but charcoal grills are not permitted on this site.
  5. Unreserved tables are open to the public on a first come, first served basis.
  6. Groups that reserve tables may only occupy tables they have rented. Those renting tables and then utilizing remaining tables reserved for “fist come, first served” patrons may not be permitted to rent tables for one year and/or may be charged the full security deposit as rental for use of the “first come, first served” tables.