D.L. Bliss State Park — Lester Beach
El Dorado
D.L. Bliss State Park: Lake Tahoe Beach Swimming at Lester Beach
- WaterLake swim
- LifeguardNone
- RestroomsAvailable
No lifeguard is implied unless a listing says otherwise. Natural swimming carries inherent risk — every practical detail on this page is sourced and dated, and never a guarantee of safety.
Season ending soon
Vehicle road to Lester Beach closes October 1, 2026. Plan accordingly — closure is imminent.
The place
About this swimming hole
Lester Beach at D.L. Bliss State Park offers clear Lake Tahoe swimming in an uncrowded setting. $10/vehicle, no reservation required, no lifeguard. Reopened May 2026 after major infrastructure upgrades. Road closes October 1, 2026. America the Beautiful not accepted.
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- lake-beach
- ada-accessible
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