Boat launches, inspections shutting down around Tahoe

Lake Tahoe watercraft roadside inspection stations and public launch facilities are preparing for the fall and winter boating season with reduced schedules.

Below are the current and proposed schedules for each location. Also click here for up-to-date inspection information.

Roadside Inspection Stations:

Spooner Summit: Closed for winter

Northstar-at-Tahoe: Open through Sept. 14

Alpine Meadows Road: Open through Sept. 29

Meyers: Open through Sept. 29. This site will remain open through the winter only for decontaminations by appointment and to test new, upgraded boat washing units for increased speed and efficiency in 2011.

Public launch schedules are subject to weather and water level.

Tahoe City, Lake Forest: Open through winter

Cave Rock: Open through winter

Incline Village, Ski Beach: Open through September, by appointment after Oct. 1

Sand Harbor: Closed for winter

Tahoe Vista, National Avenue: Closed because of low water

Kings Beach, Coon Street: Did not open because of low water

South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Beach: Did not open because of low water

Contact private facilities or marinas directly for operating hours and fee information.