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Kiva Beach
Type: Active, Beaches, Local Picks, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Activities - Summer, Parks
10Best Says
This pleasant little beach is known for its great view of Mt. Tallac and dog friendly area. Right by Camp Richardson, but away from the crowds. This beach is lengthy and full of brightly-colored sand.... Read More
This pleasant little beach is known for its great view of Mt. Tallac and dog friendly area. Right by Camp Richardson, but away from the crowds. This beach is lengthy and full of brightly-colored sand. The beach is dissected by Taylor Creek, a popular destination on its own.
To get to Kiva Beach, turn right at the Forest Service Visitor Center turnoff near Camp Richardson and follow the road past the Visitor's Center (this is also the parking for the stream profile chamber) to the beach parking lot. The lot may be full on summer weekends or during summer holidays.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Christina Nellemann
Reno and Tahoe Local Expert
- Beaches: "Kiva Beach allows friendly and leashed dogs on the sand and in the water."
- Free Things to Do: "Kiva Beach is known as one of the most dog-friendly on the lake."
- Best for Beaches Because: Kiva Beach is one of Tahoe's smaller beaches, but lesser known and less crowded than other beaches.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: Limited free parking can be found at Kiva Beach on the South Shore.
