Burton Creek State Park is located on the outskirts of Tahoe City.
Six miles of unpaved roadway are available for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
The terrain is mountainous and uneven and explores the south facing slopes of the north shore of the Tahoe Basin. 
There is a variety of conifers and shrubs, and opportunities for wildlife and bird watching. 
Spring time offers many wildflowers to see, and in the fall the cottonwoods change color.
In the winter, the trails are open for cross-country skiing. 

Burton Creek State Park

Woodsy camp grounds features a lake with a fishing pier, picnic areas with benches & a bike path.


Tahoe State Recreation Area

The purpose of the Ward Creek property, in Placer County, is to preserve and protect an area of undeveloped upland forest and meadowland south of Ward Creek, located on the west side of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The property includes frontage on Ward Creek and provides regional open space which offers connections to other public forest and recreation areas.



State Parks Tagged With: Tahoe City