Angora Lakes Resort — Hotel in South Lake Tahoe

I have not stayed at the resort, but visit Upper Angora Lake yearly. Parking (currently $8)can be a challenge, so you must arrive early. Expect a hike, and if you are not acclimated to the altitude, it can be challenging. The hike itself is less than a mile from the parking lot, and the trail is more of a fire road. Hike past the first lake, these are privately owned cabins. The upper lake is run by a family. They have boats to rent, snacks and lemonade to purchase. You can enjoy a day on the beach, or hike a bit more and do a bit of rock/cliff jumping (at your own risk, of course). The family that runs it is very friendly. It is a day trip well...

There are a number of cliffs- a little difficult to access- one about 30 feet and one very high about 60 feet, which they recommend with a wink in the gift shop that you don't jump off of. There however is an element of danger to be warned of. There are a few large pine logs floating in the lake which are fun to balance on and play with, boats etc. for rent and a nice beach for sunning...

Absolutely gorgeous. We hiked in at about 3pm in mid-July, just as many of the high school age crowds were leaving. We rented paddle boards and a kayak (rates more reasonable than we saw at Lake Tahoe beaches). We did some cliff jumping (brrrrr!). Homemade lemonade popsicles were a hit. Nice new public restrooms (as nice as pit toilets...