Highways and Roads to Lake Tahoe
Let’s talk about the structure of Lake Tahoe. You have 4 regions, 2 major Highways, and several State Routes (SR) that will get you to one of Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Which region of the lake do I plan on going to?
- Am I coming from the Nevada side or the California side?
The region will help you figure out the major Highway and subsequent State Route’s you will need to take to get to your destination. This is particularly important when planning for weather and looking up road conditions. The 4 main regions of Lake Tahoe are North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, South Shore (California), and South Shore (Nevada). Major highways will drop you into the North and South ends of the lake, whereas SR’s get you to the individual resort.
Bay Area:
Bay Area:
- North Lake Tahoe/Incline Village
- Major Highway: I-80
- Supporting Routes: CA-89, CA-267, Old 40
- South Shore:
- Major Highway: I-50
- If you’re driving to Kirkwood, you can take CA-88
Reno:
- North Lake Tahoe
- Major Highway: I-80
- Supporting Routes: CA-89, CA-267, Old 40
- Incline Village:
- Supporting Route: NV-431
- South Lake:
- Major Highway: I-395, I-50
North Lake Tahoe:
- Major Highway: I-80
- Supporting Routes: CA-89, CA-267, Old 40
Incline Village:
- Major Highway: I-80
- Supporting Routes: NV-431, CA-267, CA-28
South Shore:
- Major Highway: I-50
- Supporting Routes: CA-89, CA-88, NV-207
If you’re driving to Tahoe, the information above will help you plan accordingly when checking for road conditions. Now that we have the boring stuff out of the way, let’s talk tactics so you don’t end up calling AAA on the side of the highway in a winter storm.
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