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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:19 PM
Water level
3.8 ft

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Water Conditions on Lake Forest

Updated 20 min ago
Gage Height
3.80ft
Streamflow
291.0cfs

Source: USGS station 10337500TRUCKEE R A TAHOE CITY CA · 0.8 mi from Lake Forest

Launch Light & Moon — July 24

local time
First Light
5:23 AM
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Last Light
8:50 PM

Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: Lake Forest Boat Ramp

Quick facts about Lake Forest Boat Ramp
LocationTahoe City, California
WaterbodyLake Forest
Access TypePublic - Free
Rating4.3/5 (73 reviews)
Coordinates39.181154, -120.119733
HoursCheck on site
CountyPlacer County
Phone(530) 581-4017

Lake Forest Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Forest in Tahoe City, California at coordinates 39.18115, -120.11973. Rated 4.3/5 based on 73 Google reviews.

Lake Forest Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Forest in Tahoe City, Placer County, California. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.

Related: boat ramp near Tahoe City • public launch in Placer County • fishing access on Lake Forest • California boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Forest Boat Ramp

Is Lake Forest Boat Ramp free to use?

Yes, Lake Forest Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Tahoe City, California.

How is Lake Forest Boat Ramp rated?

Lake Forest Boat Ramp has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 73 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Lake Forest Boat Ramp access?

Lake Forest Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Forest in Tahoe City, California.

How do I get to Lake Forest Boat Ramp?

Lake Forest Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 39.181154, -120.119733 in Tahoe City, California. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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