Activity South Lake Tahoe
Heavenly Mountain Resort
An activity in South Lake Tahoe, a splurge ($$$$) and worth most of a day (about 6 hours). Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Ski resort straddling the California–Nevada line above South Lake Tahoe, with lake views from most of its runs.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in South Lake Tahoe, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 1 activity and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Heavenly Gondola, 1.0 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 6 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 6 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond South Lake Tahoe. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Heavenly Gondola
Gondola from Heavenly Village up the mountain, with an observation deck partway up overlooking the lake.
Activity · 1.0 mi straight-line - 2Heavenly Village
Pedestrian village at the base of the gondola, with shops, restaurants and bars a short walk from the Stateline casinos.
Sight · 1.4 mi straight-line - 3Lakeside Beach
Small sandy beach near Stateline that faces west across the lake toward the Sierra crest.
Outdoors · 1.8 mi straight-line - 4Edgewood Tahoe Resort
Lakefront lodge on the Edgewood golf course at Stateline, with fireplaces in the rooms and views across the water.
Stay · 2.3 mi straight-line - 5Emerald Bay State Park
Granite-walled bay on Lake Tahoe's southwest shore around Fannette Island, the lake's only island.
Outdoors · 8.4 mi straight-line - 6Sugar Pine Point State Park
West-shore park that hosted the 1960 Olympic cross-country races, with snowshoe and ski trails through pines to the lake.
Outdoors · Tahoe City & Palisades · 13 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Heavenly Mountain Resort is a stop on our South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
When to go
Average daily highs in South Lake Tahoe run from 37°F in December to 83°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Heavenly Mountain Resort itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for South Lake Tahoe from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full South Lake Tahoe weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Heavenly Mountain Resort, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 38.93530, -119.94000
- Destination
- South Lake Tahoe, California
- Website
- skiheavenly.com
Heavenly Mountain Resort: quick answers
How much time do you need at Heavenly Mountain Resort?
Plan on most of a day (about 6 hours) at Heavenly Mountain Resort. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Heavenly Mountain Resort?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Ski the California side in the morning for views of the lake, then move to the Nevada side for afternoon sun.
Which TripsCircle routes include Heavenly Mountain Resort?
Heavenly Mountain Resort appears on South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Heavenly Mountain Resort to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to South Lake Tahoe.
Plan South Lake Tahoe
- South Lake Tahoe travel guide 6 places
- Best time to visit South Lake Tahoe weather by month
- South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City & Palisades 18 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.