Tours & Attractions
This Location:
Nestled among towering pine and fir trees near beautiful Emerald Bay, Inspiration Point is a popular day-use area and vista point on the southwest end of Lake Tahoe. There is a parking fee and restrooms are available. Inspiration Point is located across the highway from Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use area.

Seasonal Parking, No Restrooms or Trash Service in Winter; Campfires (wood, charcoal or other solid fuels) are not permitted; No Camping or Overnighting.
This area can be extremely crowded on weekends. Please consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for a more relaxing experience.
Lake Tahoe is Bear Country. Before leaving your vehicle, remove all scented items and lock vehicle doors and windows. Learn more about coexisting with bears at TahoeBears.Org.
Inspiration Point Vista
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