Summer Travel Resources

The warmer weather, longer days and warmer water make summer in Lake Tahoe extremely popular.  A bit of planning before your trip and even during your stay will make your trip much smoother.

While the summer roads may not be covered in snow, there are still a number of hazards to avoid in the non-winter months. Road construction, special events , traffic patterns and weather are key to figuring out the best time to go for a paddle, put your boat in the water or even when you can use the grill (Red Flag Warning information).  From Lake Tahoe webcams to Smoke and Air Quality (AQI) maps these links are key to making the most of your visit.

Responsible Travel Tips for Lake Tahoe Visitors

Lake Tahoe area Tourism bureaus offer recommendations for travelers and business owners to help the summer travel season run smoothly.

Lake Tahoe Webcams

Links to Webcams to see resort, mountain and road conditions. Check the air quality, traffic, or congestion at the beach before you head out.Tahoe Summer Webcam Page

Lake Tahoe Weather Alerts, Air Quality & Regional Fire information.

• Lake Tahoe Weather Warnings | Weather.Gov
• Lake Tahoe Air Quality | Air Now Gov
• Lake Tahoe Area Fire Map & Information  |  Fire Air Now Gov

Lake Tahoe Wildlife

Bear Emergency or Injured Animals
Summer and Fall the Lake Tahoe basin is alive with everything from squirrels to black bears on the ground and bats, owls, golden eagles and more in the air. For more tips on wildlife encounters learn more here.

Emergency Phone Numbers

Emergency Injured Animals – Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care   Telephone +1 530.577.2273 (Call ahead

Bear Emergency –  contact the Bear League: Telephone +1 530.525.7297: SaveBears.org

Driving Resources

Tahoe Area Rapid Transit (TART)

Magnifeye: Lake Tahoe area Traffic Webcams

Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Traffic Cameras

California Highway Patrol: Instagram @chp_truckee

Public Transportation

Tahoe Area Rapid Transit (TART): North Lake Tahoe | Truckee

Tahoe Transportation District: South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Transportation District: East Shore | Incline Village

Lake Tahoe Conditions

Waterman’s Landing Lake Tahoe Webcam

National Weather Service | Important to check for Tahoe Red Flag Warnings & Special Weather Alerts

• Weather.Gov : Tahoe City Weather
• Weather.Gov : South Lake Tahoe Weather

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:

• North Lake Tahoe: Carnelian Bay Weather
• South Lake Tahoe: South Lake Tahoe, CA
• East Shore: Sand Harbor, NV
• West Shore: Homewood, CA
• Truckee California: Truckee, CA
• Reno – Carson Nevada: Reno-Tahoe International Airport RNO