Free & Cheap Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe, CA

  • The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near South Lake Tahoe, California, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Mountains, Hiking Trails and Mini Golf.
  • From Mt. Tallac Trail to Pope Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Lake Tahoe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tahoe City, Carson City, Incline Village and Stateline.
  • The list below includes 110 free or cheap things to do in or near South Lake Tahoe, California, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Mountains, Hiking Trails and Mini Golf.
  • From Mt. Tallac Trail to Pope Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Lake Tahoe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tahoe City, Carson City, Incline Village and Stateline.
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25.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 4005 US Hwy 395 N, Carson City, NV 89704 MoreLess Info
Bowers Mansion Regional Park offers large, scenic open green areas that are ideal for picnicking. The park also features a public swimming pool and the historic Bowers Mansion, which is open for weekend tours in the summer.
25.1 Miles
100% 14 votes
Hiking Trails Highway 431, Incline Village, NV 89452 MoreLess Info
A hiking trail that stretches over five miles, the Mt Rose Hike combines easier stretches with more challenging ones. The hike offers impressive views of Mt. Rose and the surrounding wilderness.
25.5 Miles
64% 11 votes
National & State Parks 4855 E Lake Blvd, Carson City, NV 89704 MoreLess Info
Washoe Lake State Park offers a range of recreational activities including hiking, biking and equestrian activities. Patrons can also participate in water sports such as boating or picnic while enjoying the views of Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges.
27.1 Miles
100% 23 votes
Fishing 569 McDonald Drive, Incline Village, NV 89451 MoreLess Info
A fishing charter service that leads trips on Lake Tahoe, Sierra Fin Addicts Fishing Charters employs experienced guides who can lead trips for everyone from novice fishermen to virtual pros.
28.2 Miles
95% 56 votes
Rafting 11253 Brockway Rd., Suite 103, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Operating for over 15 years, the IRIE Rafting company has a great deal of experience providing tours of the rapids on California's rivers. Trips can be customized to suit a guest's skill level and schedule.
29.0 Miles
100% 18 votes
Bike Paths 10095 W. River St. #2, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Tahoe Mountain Guides take trips through some of the most rugged terrain in the Truckee area. Guides will teach you the basics of the sport of MTB.
29.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bars 10010 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Tourist Club Bar is a popular local bar with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly service. The bar organizes live music events and also maintains a juke box. The most interesting feature here is a collage of seemingly random photographs and a number of mounted deer heads above the bar.
29.0 Miles
33% 9 votes
Movie Theaters Northstar At Tahoe Resort, 3001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
The Village Cinemas is a movie theater that features a theater with 96 elevated stadium seats and another auditorium with 45 seats. The theater also has a full-service concession stand.
29.1 Miles
25% 8 votes
Historic Sites Commercial Row at Hidgh St., Truckee, CA MoreLess Info
Rocking Stone Tower is a monument to veterans set atop a hill. A good place to pay your respects, or to have a picnic.
29.1 Miles
95% 73 votes
Rafting 10124 E Street, Truckee, CA 96161 MoreLess Info
Adrenaline junkies of all ages love Tahoe Whitewater Tours, an adventure excursion company that offers whitewater rafting and a variety of other fun outdoor activities. The firm also offers kayaking trips and rents rafts, kayaks and safety gear.
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