About this spot
Chimney Beach on Lake Tahoe's Nevada east shore is a popular boulder-strewn beach reached by a steep trail off Highway 28, with rocks people jump from into deep, very cold alpine water.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.