Experts' Choice Award D.L. Bliss State Park
What the experts agree on
D.L. Bliss State Park delivers Lake Tahoe's best beaches and hiking with pristine sandy shores at Lester Beach, plus access to the lake's deepest waters and Sierra Nevada views that draw nature lovers year-round.
“This park takes its name from Duane LeRoy Bliss, a 19th-century lumber magnate.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "DL Bliss State Park has the western shore's nicest beaches at Lester Beach and Calawee Cove." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"this stunning 744-acre park is home to the deepest section of Lake Tahoe and some of the area's most breathtaking sites." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Located southwest of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, the D. L. Bliss State Park attracts nature lovers with its lovely sandy beach and hiking trails. " Full review
Lonely Planet "DL Bliss State Park, with the highest-elevation lighthouse in the USA"
