PLAN YOUR PERFECT VACATION IN NORTH LAKE TAHOE From towering granite mountains with steep terrain and deep snowpack to crystal blue waters and sandy shorelines, North Lake Tahoe’s world-class environment is stunning in all four seasons. It is made up of 12 unique towns against a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada peaks and surrounds Lake Tahoe, one of the world’s purest lakes and largest alpine Lake in North America. North Lake Tahoe spans two states, California and Nevada, and offers a multitude of activities from athletic to relaxing to romantic, plus lodging that is ideal for any length of stay or budget.