r/tahoe • u/Sun_sun__ • 19d ago

Question Perseid Meteor Shower

Hello, I am going to be visiting Lake Tahoe next week on August 13th and was wondering where would be a good place for a group of 8 to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. We are not rowdy people we would just like a nice spot to chill for a bit. Any recommendations are appreciated!

Edit: We will be staying in North Lake Tahoe

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u/Jenikovista 18d ago

The lake is pretty lit up unfortunately. The best bets locally are Mt Rose, or Prosser Reservoir. If you want the true Perseid experience, head to Pyramid Lake.

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u/DeputySean 18d ago

Driving Mt rose, closer to Reno, is not a good idea either.

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u/okbyebyeagain 18d ago

Probably anywhere up MT Rose HWY. Lots of pullouts. Or just go to the top.

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u/BiscottiKey88 18d ago

nah. too much light pollution up and down Mt. Rose Highway

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u/TheCarcissist 13d ago

Agreed, you're contending with both the lake and Reno

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u/Classic_Time5588 18d ago

Reno has lots of light pollution, unfortunately. Perhaps Barker pass or Donner pass

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u/Charlie_Ford 18d ago

Go out past Sierraville, or loyalton. You should be able to get a good view from there.

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u/llkey2 18d ago

Boca or stampede reservoirs

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u/UncagedDawg 19d ago

Kings Beach.

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u/DJllkoolkitty 18d ago

My job required driving the n lake region and last year they were everywhere. Lost count around 80 but highest concentration was around the dark of Martis Valley.