Spooner Lake

Lake Tahoe


Spooner Lake is popular for catch-and-release fishing, picnicking, nature walks, backcountry camping and cross-country skiing. It's also the start of the famous 13-mile Flume Trail.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lake Tahoe attractions

1. Thunderbird Lodge

4.84 MILES

During summer, you can tour the eccentric Thunderbird Lodge, a neo-Gothic 1930s mansion. The only way to get to the lodge is by shuttle bus, leaving from…

2. Sand Harbor

5.69 MILES

Two sand spits have formed a shallow bay here, with brilliant, warm turquoise water and white, boulder-strewn beaches. It gets very busy, especially…

3. Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park

6.46 MILES

Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park is the east shore's biggest draw with beaches and hiking for all. Summer crowds splash in the turquoise waters of Sand Harbor…

4. Genoa Courthouse Museum

7.72 MILES

The Genoa Courthouse Museum contains the original jail and a collection of woven Washoe baskets, along with exhibits on the famous Pony Express, which had…

5. Mormon Station State Historic Park

7.77 MILES

The Mormon Station State Historic Park displays pioneer-era artifacts and has a wonderfully green lawn out front, perfect for taking a little lie down on…

6. Nevada State Railroad Museum

8.07 MILES

Loved by adults and kids alike, the hugely popular Nevada State Railroad Museum is worth a visit, even if you're not a rail buff, for its impressive…

7. Nevada State Capitol Building

8.55 MILES

Built in 1870, the handsome Nevada State Capitol is complete with a silver-covered dome in a not-so-subtle nod to the mineral that made this state famous…

8. Nevada State Museum

8.63 MILES

Housed inside the 1869 US Mint building, the Nevada State Museum generally hosts one visiting exhibition to complement its four excellent permanent…