Lake Tahoe is a national treasure boasting a rich and colorful history. Today the region still retains its pioneer charm while displaying an ancient respect for nature. While 24-hour casino gaming, lively nightlife entertainment, mountain resorts and incredible outdoor adventure draw millions of guests each year, the area’s main attraction continues to be the restful silence of the wilderness and timeless beauty of the Lake.

With an abundance of natural resources, ranging from silver and timber-rich forests to naturally rugged cliffs, steep mountain terrain and crystal-clear inviting water, Lake Tahoe has always been an attraction for tourists and settlers alike.

• At 1,645 feet, Lake Tahoe is the nation’s second deepest lake and tenth deepest in the world.
• Surface elevation at the Lake is 6,225 feet.
• Lake Tahoe is about 22 miles long and 12 miles wide.
• Water clarity has decreased from over 100 feet in the 1960s to about 70 feet today. A 2009 report based on 8 years of testing has shown a stabilization in lake clarity.
• Average annual precipitation varies from over 55 inches in western watersheds to about 26 inches on the eastern shores.
• 71 stunning miles of shoreline encircle the lake.
• Lake Tahoe has played a supporting role in many television and film productions, including Bonanza and The Godfather Part II.
• Lake Tahoe never freezes.