Lake Tahoe Coast Guard Station

FROM RENO, NV: Take I-80 West toward Truckee, CA. Exit 185 off of I-80. Turn left off the exit ramp and head toward Tahoe City on Rt. 89 (also known as River Road). Go straight through 4 sets of lights (the 4th set is in Tahoe City, about 25 minutes from exit 185 off I-80, across from Albertson's Grocery). This road is now Rt. 28. Follow Rt. 28 till you see signs for the U.S. Coast Guard Station on your right. Turn right on Lake Forest Road. Go approx 1/4 mile. Turn right into the Coast Guard base. Come down toward the lake till you see the office; this is where you check in. Go straight to the gate and contact us through the call box. (1 hour drive time) ---- FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Take I-80 East toward RENO/TAHOE. Take exit no. 185 toward Rt. 89 (heading toward Squaw Valley). Turn right off the off ramp on Rt. 89 (also known as River Road) and go straight through all sets of lights. It will take 25 minutes to get to Tahoe City. When you reach Tahoe City continue straight through the set of lights (by Albertson's grocery) and follow the road (Route 28 now). Follow Rt. 28 till you see signs for the U.S. Coast Guard Station on your right. Turn right on Lake Forest Road. Go approx 1/4 mile. Turn right into the Coast Guard base. Come down toward the lake till you see the office; this is where you check in. Go straight to the gate and contact us through the call box.