Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach & Boat Ramp

THE BOAT RAMP WILL BE CLOSING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 FOR THE SEASON

The Boat Ramp opening date: Friday, May 17th 2019

Hours of Operations: (Weather Permitting)
Daily From 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Excluding Thursdays) Last Launch is 4:30 pm

The Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach boat ramp is located on Highway 50 at Lakeview Avenue. The boat ramp is open seasonally depending on accessibility and the lake's water level. Fees are listed below and collected on-site. Credit Cards and Debit Cards only. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.

$ 17.00 Day Use

$ 40.00 Commercial Day Use

$138.00 Season Pass (NON COMMERCIAL)

Maximum Boat Length is 23 feet. The boat length is subject to change due to water levels. The boat ramp passes under Lakeview Avenue and there is a bridge with a maximum 12 foot clearance.

Parking

There is limited parking at the launching facility, 38 boat trailer parking spaces with 2 handicapped spaces. These spaces are reserved for boat trailers only. Overnight parking is not permitted.

Boat Inspections

A boat inspection is required before entering Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) is the managing agency of boat inspections before entering Lake Tahoe. The nearest boat inspection location is in Meyers, CA at 2128 Keetak Street, on the South Shore near the intersection of Highways 89 and 50. Turn on Pomo St. off of HWY 89. More information is available on TRCD's website

Tahoe-Truckee Boat Inspection Hotline (888) 824-6267

Special Public Events Guidelines, Application and Timeline

These apply to ALL public events being proposed on City Property. This policy does not apply to private rentals. The application helps City Staff understand details about your public event so staff knows how extensive it is and what City policies apply.

Special Event Guidelines (PDF)
Special Event Application (PDF)
Special Event Timeline (PDF)
Lakeview Commons Event Guidelines (PDF)
Lakeview Commons Event Application (PDF)

Area Amenities

Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach and Boat Ramp is the largest beach area in South Lake Tahoe, it is the place to go for large picnics, launching your boat, renting a kayak or water toy, viewing the lake, or simply to relax. Highlights of this facility include: