Rubicon
is a small town located along Highway 89 on Lake Tahoe's west shore, and is considered the hub for nearby Homewood Ski Resort. The town is generally described as "cozy" with lovely views of the lake and easy access to nearby dining and shopping. Rubicon's other claim to fame is for being home to a world renowned off-road vehicle trail. The section of the trail between Wentworth Springs Campground to Rubicon Springs is called the Devils Playground because of its difficulty. Rubicon is only a five-minute drive to beautiful Emerald Bay and the beach at Meeks Bay. A 25-minute drive takes you right to the casinos and other entertainment in South Lake Tahoe. Other outdoor recreational activities near Rubicon include swimming, parasailing, boating and fishing, water skiing, windsurfing, golf, hiking, biking and horseback riding. The D.L. Bliss State Park just north of Emerald Bay is the site of the Lighthouse at Rubicon Point. There is a visitors center at the south entrance of the park, and trail maps are available at the visitors center. You can drive to a small parking area near the head of Lighthouse Trail. The trail to the lighthouse is only 3/4 mile, but it is mostly uphill and at a high altitude. It's a nice hike and the views of the lake are beautiful, but the lighthouse itself, which was erected in 1919, is a small wooden structure that is known more for its historical significance than its' architectural beauty.
Surrounding areas: Tahoma, California (7.4 mi), Homewood, California (7.6 mi), Tahoe Pines, California (8.7 mi), Tahoe Park, California (11.2 mi), Alpine Meadows, California (13.1 mi), Olympic Valley, California (13.3 mi), South Lake Tahoe, California (13.4 mi)
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Rubicon Vacation Rentals
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Rubicon Weather & Climate
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A distinct four-season, alpine climate describes Lake Tahoe's weather. Located in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains at the 7,000-foot level, summers are generally warm and dry with cool evenings and winters are quite cold and snowy. Moderate amounts of snow are reported each year in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with amounts and intensities increasing at elevations around 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Above 4,000 feet snow remains on the ground for long periods of time each winter and up to 40 feet of snow can be reported in the Sierras. Highways are sometimes closed for periods of two to three days due to blowing and drifting snow. Summers are quite pleasant and mild with occasional rain or thunderstorms. Sometimes, after a prolonged hot spell, thunderstorms at the higher elevations may become severe.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
20°F |
6.01 in. |
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| February |
42°F |
21°F |
5.71 in. |
- |
| March |
45°F |
24°F |
4.57 in. |
- |
| April |
51°F |
27°F |
1.82 in. |
- |
| May |
60°F |
33°F |
1.21 in. |
- |
| June |
69°F |
39°F |
0.77 in. |
- |
| July |
77°F |
44°F |
0.33 in. |
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| August |
77°F |
44°F |
0.46 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
39°F |
0.90 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
32°F |
1.95 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
25°F |
4.25 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
20°F |
4.68 in. |
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Rubicon Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located about 13 miles southeast of Rubicon in South Lake Tahoe, California, the Reno Tahoe International airport (RNO) located approximately 42 miles northeast of Rubicon in Reno, Nevada, the Sacramento Mather airport (MHR) located roughly 65 miles west of Rubicon in Sacramento, California, and finally the Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC) located around 67 miles west of Rubicon in Sacramento, California.
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Rubicon Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 13.4 mi. | | | Playland Park | Reno | NV | 43.4 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 45.4 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 74.1 mi. | | | Funderwoods | Lodi | CA | 82.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 45.4 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 74.1 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 97.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | CA | 13.3 mi. | | | Bijou Municipal Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 13.4 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 14.0 mi. | | | Tahoe Paradise Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 14.7 mi. | | | Old Brockway Golf Course | Kings Beach | CA | 20.2 mi. | | | Golf Club at Genoa Lakes | Genoa | NV | 20.5 mi. | | | Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch | Genoa | NV | 20.5 mi. | | | Ponderosa Golf Course | Truckee | CA | 23.4 mi. | | | Coyote Moon Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 23.6 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 23.6 mi. | | | Carson Valley Golf Course | Gardnerville | NV | 26.1 mi. | | | Eagle Valley Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 27.5 mi. | | | Empire Ranch Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 27.5 mi. | | | Silver Oak Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 27.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 7.6 mi. | | | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | 13.0 mi. | | | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 13.4 mi. | | | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 13.5 mi. | | | Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 13.6 mi. | | | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 21.4 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 22.6 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 23.6 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 23.6 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 23.9 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 23.9 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 37.6 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 43.4 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 51.1 mi. | | | June Mountain | June Lake | CA | 104.2 mi. | | | Mammoth Mountain | Mammoth Lakes | CA | 114.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 6.9 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 7.1 mi. | | | Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 7.6 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 13.5 mi. | | | Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 14.6 mi. | | | Kings Beach State Park | | CA | 19.9 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe State Park | | NV | 21.8 mi. | | | Snyder Meadows State Park | | NV | 22.2 mi. | | | Donner Memorial State Park | | CA | 22.9 mi. | | | Grover Hot Springs State Park | | CA | 29.1 mi. | | | Washoe Lake State Park | | NV | 29.4 mi. | | | Gold Discovery Site State Park | | CA | 38.3 mi. | | | Dayton State Park | | NV | 38.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 20.2 mi. | (History) | | Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 23.6 mi. | (History) | | Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 25.7 mi. | (History) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 27.3 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 27.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Vernon Wood Museum of Art | Dayton | NV | 37.9 mi. | (Art) | | W.M. Keck Museum | Reno | NV | 43.4 mi. | (History) | | Nevada Historical Society | Reno | NV | 43.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Fleischmann Planetarium | Reno | NV | 43.4 mi. | (Science) | | National Automobile Museum | Reno | NV | 43.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | NV | 43.4 mi. | (Art) | | Portola Railroad Museum | Portola | CA | 58.3 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 74.1 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 82.2 mi. | |
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