Pets are welcome in the RV Park free of charge and in the Zephyr Cove cabins for a charge of $15 a night. Unfortunately, pets are prohibited in the Lodge rooms.

Yes, we offer different packages, click on Specials & Packages on the home page to see what current promotions we offer.

The RV sites include: water, sewer,
electricity, cable TV, and phone lines that are included with the nightly rate.

Yes, we have several sites that can accommodate a 40’ RV or bigger.

This is a private park managed by Aramark and operated on U.S.F.S. land.

Unfortunately, we cannot permit any stays longer than 14 days consecutively and no more than 28 days within a calendar year.

We do not have a swimming pool on the property, however you can swim in the lake, which is the warmest in July and August.

Campfires are prohibited in the cabin area.

We have a variety of cabins that accommodate anywhere from 2 – 10 people depending on the size of the cabin. 

The M.S. Dixie II departs at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and for a dinner cruise (6:30 PM or 7:30 PM Daily - Please check cruise schedule)
The Tahoe Queen departs at 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM

Reservations are recommended, especially for the dinner cruises.

For reservations please call 1 800 23 TAHOE

There is a full restaurant and bar available for purchase aboard all of our day time cruises. The M.S. Dixie II also offers a deli lunch buffet option prepaid for an additional $12 or can be purchased on board for $14.  All of our evening cruises include dinner in the ticket price. 

The only dogs allowed on board are service dogs.

Food is not allowed on the boats, however there is a menu and deli lunch buffet option available for purchase on the day cruises and dinner is included with the evening cruises.

Depending on conditions, our rope plays out to 800’ to 1,000’ behind and above our boat. It really is quite a thrill!

It is all in the details. We have no hidden costs on our WaveRunner rentals. Other marinas will impose a fuel and/or Marina usage surcharge, and the ultimate rental cost will wind up being greater than Zephyr Cove. When shopping around, be sure to ask for the total cost of the rental.

No, we feel it is somewhat unsafe to be out on the lake on a smaller boat that evening. We recommend enjoying the fireworks display onboard No, we feel it is somewhat unsafe to be out on the lake on a smaller boat that evening. We recommend enjoying the fireworks display onboard The Tahoe Queen or The M.S. Dixie II. (Ask your reservationist for more details.)

Morning is the best time to rent a boat.  The water tends to be smoother in the morning when there is less wind. Plus, we offer great A.M. discounts on our rental fees.

Most of our boats will comfortably fit 8 -10 people. Remember, it is against the law to overload a boat. Government regulations count every “soul” on board as a person, regardless of size, age, or gender.

 Not at our marina, no.

No, Raley’s Supermarket at the Crescent V shopping center is the nearest place to Zephyr Cove to buy a license.  By the way, both Nevada and California fishing licenses are legal on Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe’s surface area is 193 square miles, and its shoreline is 72 miles long (42 miles in CA and 30 miles in NV). Lake Tahoe's depth is up to 1,685 feet, with an average of 989 feet. The lake's surface elevation is 6,229 feet above sea level. To help you grasp the size of Lake Tahoe, its waters could cover the state of California to a depth of 14.5 inches!

No, Lake Tahoe never freezes due to the constant circulation of water from the bottom of the lake to the surface. Emerald Bay froze over in February 1989—a rare event!

At lake level, annual snowfall averages 125 inches. At alpine skiing elevations, the snowfall averages 300 to 500 inches each year.

The ride is a blast. Although we advertise the ride as a scenic tour, we cover a lot of ground and ride up to almost 9,000 ft.

We love first time riders. "First timers" are careful and pay attention!

We like to run eight to twelve machines in each group, with one lead guide, and one tail guide.

Although we do ask experienced riders to ride in the front of the line, we divide the groups by number of machines, not by experience.

Yes, we don't separate friends and families.

No, you are only at the trailhead for a few brief minutes. Once you leave, your family wouldn't see you again for almost two hours.

Only two riders maximum on each machine, regardless of size or weight.

There are 3 or 4 stops during the tour where you can trade off driving.

Since our trails are very windy and are basically four-wheel and logging roads, the terrain dictates average speeds of 15 to 25 mph.

Because of obstacles off trail, all Lakeview tours stay on trail between the lead and tail guides.

Yes. Not only do we tour through some of the most beautiful country anywhere, we also have spectacular views of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Each tour is designed to stop at various locations for photo opportunities.

Usually between 15 and 20, depending on the weather, etc.

While previous experience on other forms of ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles) doesn't hurt, snowmobiles are different. No other ATV is designed to operate on snow. Therefore, some experience on a snowmobile is required for this tour.

We like to ride off trail on this tour and double rider machines get "buried" in the powder. Also, we "side-hill" a lot and double riders can't balance their machines properly.