Local Area Attractions Near Lake Tahoe KOA Journey

Minutes from Lake Tahoe and Echo Lake, you are just a short drive from all of the fun!

Saxon Creek – THE Tahoe MTB Trail

Saxon Creek – THE Tahoe MTB Trail

  • Distance: Varies (9 miles downhill)
  • Elevation Descent: 2,300 feet

Words can't do it justice, and pictures can't capture its thrill. Saxon Creek, also known as "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride," is the ultimate Tahoe mountain biking experience. Test your limits, but ride with caution—there's no shame in walking the “crazy stuff.” After all, it's better to survive the ride and hit the trails again tomorrow than to end up injured and stuck indoors. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Hot Air Balloon Rides (Lake Tahoe Balloons)

Hot Air Balloon Rides (Lake Tahoe Balloons)

There's something really magical about hot air balloons — and the amazing views of Lake Tahoe you'll see during a hot air balloon ride! You and your kids can enjoy scenic flights over Minden, Gardnerville, Carson Valley, and more! Plus, if you're lucky, you may even be able to spot some wildlife like eagles, hawks, and deer.

2435 Venice Drive East

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

530-544-1221

Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay State Park is located 12 miles north of South Lake Tahoe. Vehicles cannot drive down to the lake, however, there are many vistas and hiking trails.

 The park is located 22 miles south of Tahoe City.
Vikingsholm can be reached by parking in the Harvey West parking lot by Highway 89 at Emerald Bay. Take the trail, which is one mile in length and drops 500 feet in elevation to the house.
Fannette Island is located in the bay on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.
The Boat Camp is on the north side of Emerald Bay, about 1/2 mile east of Fannette Island located in the bay on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, at the site of the old Emerald Bay Resort.

Hang Gliding Tahoe

Hang Gliding Tahoe

Soar over the beauty and wonder of the high Sierra. Experience stunning Lake Tahoe and the rugged Sierra mountains from a birds-eye view few ever experience. Flying a powered hang glider trike is an exhilaration of a lifetime!

2640 East College Parkway

Carson City, NV 89701

775-772-8232

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Olympic Valley

Olympic Valley

Olympic Valley—is one of the largest ski areas in the United States and houses a popular landmark for Northern Tahoe, the 1960 Olympic Games. It all began in 1942, when two ski adventurists, Wayne Paulsen and Alex Cushing, began building Squaw Valley Ski Resort.