Eldorado National Forest, CA

Travel Guide

Coyote mint along the PCT trail, approaching the backside of Elephants Back peak. Spring finally came to Carson Pass in the High Sierras. Truly beautiful and fun place to explore. #nature #hiking #backpacking #camping #PCT
Coyote mint along the PCT trail, approaching the backside of Elephants Back peak. Spring finally came to Carson Pass in the High Sierras. Truly beautiful and fun place to explore. #nature #hiking #backpacking #camping #PCT
Beautiful alpine lake near Kirkwood ski resort. #WinterWonders
👌🏞 #california #sacramento #auburn
Pyramid Creek Cascades flows from Desolation Lake to Ropi lake in the Desolation Wilderness. Located South of Lake Aloha and the PCT, Shorter day route from Horsetail Falls trail off hwy 50. Beautiful set of Cascades with great backpacking lakes on both ends.

Where to stay in Eldorado National Forest

Panoramic landscape scene with sun shining behind the snow capped mountains in Lake Tahoe California

West Meadows

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Meadows and surrounding area, you can visit Kirkwood Mountain Resort and The Wall Ski Lift.

West Meadows
Lake Tahoe California. Emerald Bay. Winter Drone Panorama. Beautiful colors.

Palisades

While Palisades might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Cornice Express Ski Lift.

Palisades
This way - Skiing - Snowboarding - Trails

Juniper Ridge

When in Juniper Ridge, you can plan a visit to Cornice Express Ski Lift and Slide Mountain Ski Lift, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Juniper Ridge
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

3.5 out of 5
50 Highway 50 Stateline NV
The price is AED 190 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
AED 190
AED 352 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stateline. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the bar and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (4,787 reviews)
The room, and staff was friendly and accommodating.

Reviewed on 8 February 2026

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

4 out of 5
55 Highway 50 Stateline NV
The price is AED 206 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 206
AED 366 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Stateline. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (4,834 reviews)
the room was clean and lots of places to eat.

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
The price is AED 393 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
AED 393
AED 674 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,442 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 4 February 2026

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
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The Americana Village

The Americana Village

2 out of 5
3845 Pioneer Trl South Lake Tahoe CA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,555 reviews)
We stayed here for a long weekend of skiing. The rooms are spotless and nicely updated. The staff is very friendly. We really like the location, just 5 minutes drive to the tram.

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

The Americana Village
Stardust Lodge

Stardust Lodge

2.5 out of 5
4061 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (800 reviews)
Good customer service, room was clean

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

Stardust Lodge
Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club

3 out of 5
3601 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Room was spotless, great amenities

Reviewed on 9 February 2026

Tahoe Beach & Ski Club
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Popular places to visit

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Kirkwood Mountain Resort

4.5/5(257 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Kirkwood with a visit to Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort
The sunrise silhouettes a chairlift

Cornice Express Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Cornice Express Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Cornice Express Ski Lift
An empty ski resort in winter covered in fog and sunlight shining through on the mountain with trees and ski lifts

Solitude Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Solitude Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Solitude Ski Lift

Slide Mountain Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Slide Mountain Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Slide Mountain Ski Lift

Snowkirk Ski Lift

You can take time to visit Snowkirk Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Snowkirk Ski Lift

The Wall Ski Lift

You can take time to visit The Wall Ski Lift during your travels to Kirkwood. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

The Wall Ski Lift