High winds initially spread the fire and caused most of the property losses, but much calmer conditions on the ensuing three days allowed firefighters to contain it 70% with firebreak lines around it.

For $15 million, 2,100 firefighters, 145 engines, and 9 air tankers battled the blaze, which consumed 3,100 acres (12.5 square kilometers) and filled the entire Tahoe basin with dense smoke for several days. where the fire destroyed 254 homes, damaged 26 homes, numerous other structures valued at $141 million and prompted 3,000 evacuations, making it among the half dozen or so most destructive fires in U.S. Most of the devastation to homes was near N. Strong winds caused the fire to quickly spread uncontrolled through steep terrain. The so-called ' Angora Fire' started around 1:00 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2007, at the southern end of remote heavily forested land below Angora Ridge Road and extended from Meyers and Fallen Leaf Lake on the south and west to Camp Richardson near Lake Tahoe's southern shore. Main article: Angora Fire Angora Fire of 2007 Perimeter map, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit The two cities most identified with the Lake Tahoe tourist area are South Lake Tahoe, California and the smaller Stateline, Nevada smaller centers on the northern shoreline include Tahoe City and Kings Beach. Parking along Angora Ridge Road is restricted.ĭuring the summer, the lake is popular for water sports, cliff jumping, and beach activities. On summer weekends, the lot often fills by mid-morning. Parking (fee-based) in the lot at the end of Angora Ridge Road is limited. During the summer tourist season, jumps are frequent.Ī narrow beach consisting of granite sand, located on the northwestern shore, is a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing. The highest ledge that is typically used is approximately sixty feet above the water. Rowboats, kayaks, and paddle boards can be rented.Ī cliff face at the upper lake can serve as a jumping platform. At the resort at the upper lake, a small snack bar serves sandwiches, 'world famous' lemonade, and ice cream. The road to the lower parking lot is open from approximately May 1 to October 1, during which time the resort may be accessed on foot. There is a 1-mile (1.6 km) uphill hike to Angora Lake. From there, an at times steep and at times paved road leads to fantastic vistas and ends in the Angora Lakes trailhead parking lot. to Tahoe Mountain Rd.) Turn left and climb to the top of the one-lane road and look for the dirt road and a sign reading '1214'. turnoff for approximately 2 miles (3.2 km). To reach Angora Lakes from Hwy 89, take the Fallen Leaf Lake Rd. ( July 2019) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help improve this section or discuss this issue on the talk page. This section may contain material unrelated or insufficiently related to the topic of the article.

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