ActivitiesWildlife WatchingSpooner Lake Wildlife
Spooner Lake Wildlife
East Shore, wildlife watching
In short: Spooner Lake Wildlife is a viewing spot for wildlife watching in the Lake Tahoe area, on the East Shore. Known for: osprey; waterfowl; mule deer.
Where it is
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Details
- Osprey
- Waterfowl
- Mule deer
- 2mi interpretive loop
Conditions today
- Right now
- 72°F, Sunny
- Today
- High 72°, low 48°
- TomorrowPartly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain68° 45°
- ThuMostly Clear, 5% chance of rain74° 50°
- FriPM Storms, 75% chance of rain61° 44°
Know before you go
- Distance
- Stay well back from every animal and never feed one. Bears that learn to take food from people often end up being killed.
- Timing
- Dawn and dusk are the best times. Bears are most active at dusk.
- Bring
- Binoculars make the difference for eagles and osprey, which nest high in shoreline trees.
- Dogs
- Keep dogs leashed, or leave them behind, in viewing areas.
Nearest campgrounds
- Spooner Backcountry Campgroundsnext door, 15 sites
- Zephyr Cove RV & Campground7.6 mi, 149 sites
- Nevada Beach Campground9.7 mi, 54 sites