Riding horseback through the beautiful North Lake Tahoe forests is a wonderful experience for children and the whole family. These stables offer varied terrain and unparalleled scenery. Rides are available depending on your time constraints, interests and skill level.

Whether you prefer a brief guided ride or a lengthy unguided trail ride, we feel there is no better place to ride than Tahoe. Stables are open summer months only. Happy trails! Below find listings for local stables.

Northstar Stables
Northstar Drive
Truckee, California
530.562.2480
Call for fees.Reservations recommended but not required. Children under seven ride ponies only. Driving time – 30 minutes. Driving distance – 20 miles

Alpine Meadows Stables
355 Alpine Meadows Road
Tahoe City, California
530.583.3905
Call for fees..
Reservations recommended but not required.
Driving time – 35 minutes. Driving distance – 25 miles.

Squaw Valley Stables
1525 Squaw Valley Road
Olympic Valley, California
530.583.7433
Call for fees. Driving time – 40 minutes. Driving distance – 30 miles.

Zephyr Cove Stables
Highway 50 (4 miles north of South Shore Casinos)
Zephyr Cove, Nevada
775.588.5664
Call for fees.
Weight limit of 225 pounds.
Driving time – 40 minutes. Driving distance – 30 miles.

Camp Richardson Stables
4 Emerald Bay Road
Richardson, California
530.541.3113
Call  for fees.                                                                                                  Reservations  are required.                                                                                                                                                 Driving time – one hour. Driving distance – 45 miles