Guide to Navigating North Lake Tahoe
Get tips & tricks for navigating the North Lake Tahoe region.
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Driving Directions in the Tahoe Area
| Start | Destination | Approximate Miles | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Valley (Palisades or The Village at Palisades Tahoe) | Alpine (Alpine or The Alpine Lodge) | 7 Miles | Follow Olympic Valley Rd out to Highway 89.When you reach the traffic light for Highway 89, turn right.The entrance for Alpine will come up on your right at the next traffic light.Follow Alpine Meadows Rd up. Obey signage. |
| Palisades Tahoe | Truckee | 12 Miles | Turn left on Highway 89, heading northwest.At the West River Rd traffic light, turn right.Take the first left onto McIver Crossing.Take the first exit of the roundabout. You can't miss downtown Truckee! |
| Palisades Tahoe | Tahoe City | 4.5 Miles | Turn right onto Highway 89, heading southeast.Continue straight through the roundabout, staying on Highway 28. |
| Palisades Tahoe | Incline Village, Nevada | 16 Miles | Turn right onto Highway 89, heading southeast.Continue straight through the Tahoe City roundabout, staying on Highway 28.Highway 28 will go through several communities and two additional roundabouts to bring you to Incline Village. |
| Palisades Tahoe | Reno, Nevada | 32 Miles | Turn left onto Highway 89, heading northwest.Stay right to enter Interstate 80 eastboundTake Interstate 80 all the way down to Reno. Take exit 13 for downtown. |
| Palisades Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe | 50 Miles | Turn right onto Highway 89, heading southeast.At the roundabout, stay right to stay on Highway 89 and head down the West Shore.You'll pass scenic landmarks like D.L Bliss State Park and Emerald Bay.At the light in South Lake Tahoe, go left to head to downtown. |
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LAKE TAHOE
The region's crown jewel
From Palisades Tahoe, you'll have gorgeous views of the stunning lake from many different areas of our mountains. The North Shore of Lake Tahoe has several unique, historic towns that offer tons of fun events & activities, all within an hour's drive at most.
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The region's crown jewel
From Palisades Tahoe, you'll have gorgeous views of the stunning lake from many different areas of our mountains. The North Shore of Lake Tahoe has several unique, historic towns that offer tons of fun events & activities, all within an hour's drive at most.
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AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
We recommend using the North Lake Tahoe Express as a shuttle to/from Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The drive is about 45 minutes, and you can schedule your pick-up/drop-off time via their website.
Reserve Shuttle Spot
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE
Check out our Visitor's Guide to one of the region's gems
You can’t beat the charm of historic downtown Truckee, a railway town with restored 1800s-era architecture that looks like the set of an old Western movie but is now filled with modern eateries and electric shops. Truckee is just 11 miles from Palisades Tahoe.
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RENO, NEVADA
Our Guide to the Biggest Little City
Known as "the Biggest Little City in the World," Reno, Nevada is just 45 minutes from Palisades Tahoe. The desert sibling of Lake Tahoe, Reno is bubbling with food, art, shops, adventure, and old-Nevada charm.
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Travel Resources
During dynamic weather events, be sure to check these resources before traveling.
Road Conditions
Get the most up-to-date information on road closures, chain controls, delays, and more during the height of winter weather.
WINTER Weather Blog
Read the latest snow and weather forecasts from local meteorologist Bryan Allegretto. Detailed information on what to expect at our mountains is provided daily.
Operations Twitter
We'll post about anything related to mountain status, including notable road closures or incoming weather.
Webcams
See live views of the mountains from our HD webcams.
Palisades Tahoe App
Download the Palisades Tahoe Mobile App to get weather information, find daily deals, map your hike of Shirley Canyon, and more!
Lake Tahoe Packing Guide
Don't be caught in your car stranded in a storm without the necessary essentials. While we love our 300 days of sun, we're also known for our intense and exciting snowfall days.