Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Also known as Kings Beach SRA
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(530) 523-3203
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a 16-acre recreation area in Placer County, about 12 miles southeast of Truckee.
Popular activities here are surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
Official wording
6 AM to 9 PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hourly Parking | $3 |
| Vehicle Day Use | $10 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Hourly Parking: $3.00 • Vehicle Day Use: $10.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: sandy beaches in placer county; the beach year-round; the beach at kings beach sra year round.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed at Dog Beach which is located at the east of the Park beyond the boat ramp (rocky area). Dogs not allowed on sandy beaches in Placer County. Dogs are welcome on leash on the sidewalks and in the picnic areas, not on the beach. Dogs are not allowed on the beach year-round. Dogs are welcome on the sidewalks and in the picnic table areas. No Dogs on the beach - Dogs must be leashed and welcome on sidewalks and off-beach picnic areas DOGS Dogs are not allowed on the beach at Kings Beach SRA year round. Dogs are welcome on leash along the sidewalks and in the picnic table areas. No Dogs on the beach - Dogs must be leashed and welcome on sidewalks and off-beach picnic areas
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BoatingPicnickingFishingSwimmingSurfing
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
Kings Beach SRA Information and Regulations
FIRE BAN - Charcoal and wood fires are prohibited in all California State Parks Day Use Areas in the Sierra District. These areas include Sugar Pine Point, DL Bliss, Emerald Bay, Kings Beach SRA, Tahoe SRA, and Donner Memorial State Parks. Propane/Gas grills are welcome.
Kings Beach SRA Regulations
No Alcoholic Beverages
No Dogs on the beach - Dogs must be leashed and welcome on sidewalks and off-beach picnic areas
No Glass
No Fires or Charcoal BBQs
No Camping/Parking overnight
No Drones
No bicycles or skateboards on the sidewalks
Amplified music is only allowed with a permit
No Smoking - Smoking is not permitted in State Parks, except on paved roadways or parking facilities.
Read more from the park
Please be bear aware and dispose of garbage responsibly.
California State Park Regulations Summary
Kings Beach SRA specific regulations
Day Use - Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a day-use only facility, with 18 picnic tables, restrooms, a playground, a half court for basketball, and water sport activities available. The park is open sunrise to sunset.
Parking - Parking lots are Pay-to-Park. Fees are required to park in the parking lots year-round. Automatic Pay Stations are located in all parking lots. Pay machines take only credit cards.
Busses, RV's and trailers not allowed to park in the main lot on Hwy 28/Bear. Please try Hwy 28/Raccoon.
$10.00 per vehicle for the day. Display receipt on dash.
CA State Park Annual Day Use Pass is applicable.
Parking lot is open 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Restrooms - There are restroom facilities located east of the main parking lot next to the playground and also near the Kings Beach Boat launch. The boat launch restroom facilities are closed and winterized during the winter season.
Boat Ramp - The Kings Beach boat ramp is located at the east edge of the Park. Available public boat ramps are listed with Tahoe Boat Inspections. For more information about the Kings Beach Boat Launch Facility, please contact North Tahoe Water Sports at 530-546-9253.
Picnic Tables and BBQs - All picnic tables are first come, first serve. Charcoal or wood barbeques are not allowed. Propane and gas barbeques are allowed in the picnic areas.
Fishing - Kings Beach has a shallow shelf which requires a good distance away from shore to reach deeper waters. While the fishing is not spectacular at Kings Beach, fishing is allowed. A fishing license is required.
Water Sport Activities - For more information regarding water sport activities at Kings Beach SRA, visit North Tahoe Watersports. Swimming and Boating in Lake Tahoe - Lake temperature.
Special Events - Kings Beach SRA has an outdoor plaza and a small stage near the playground which are available for special events. If you have an interest in having a special event at Kings Beach SRA or North Tahoe Beach Pavilion, contact Special Events at NorthTahoe.SpecialEvents@parks.ca.gov .
If you would like to inquire about the North Tahoe Event Center please call (530) 546-7249.
For upcoming events in the area please visit North Tahoe Business Association or Go Tahoe North.
Location
Kings Beach SRA is located in downtown Kings Beach, near Bear street on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The park is approximately one mile west of the Nevada State Line and thirteen miles southeast of Truckee, CA from Highway 267. Check road conditions with Caltrans.
Climate
Summer temperatures range from about 75 degrees during the day to the low 40's at night. Winter temperatures average from a high of 40 to a low of 20 degrees. High Sierra weather is varied and can change abruptly. It is recommended to bring layered clothing and check weather updates. Temperature is available from NOAA.gov
Lake Conditions of Lake Tahoe
PARK REGULATIONS
CA STATE PARK REGULATIONS
KINGS BEACH SRA POSTED ORDERS
Getting there
- Address
- 138 Coon St
Kings Beach, CA 96143 - Nearest town
- Truckee — about 12 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.2367, -120.0250
- Phone
- (530) 523-3203
- NorthTahoe.SpecialEvents@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located on the northeast side of Tahoe City.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology