ActivitiesWildlife WatchingBurton Creek — Bear Habitat

Burton Creek — Bear Habitat

North Shore, wildlife watching

In short: Burton Creek — Bear Habitat is a viewing spot for wildlife watching in the Lake Tahoe area, on the North Shore. Known for: north shore bear habitat; coyotes & deer; dawn & dusk best.

Where it is

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Details

  • North shore bear habitat
  • Coyotes & deer
  • Dawn & dusk best

Conditions today

Right now
72°F, Sunny
Today
High 72°, low 48°
  • TomorrowPartly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain68° 45°
  • ThuMostly Clear, 5% chance of rain74° 50°
  • FriPM Storms, 75% chance of rain61° 44°

Know before you go

Distance
Stay well back from every animal and never feed one. Bears that learn to take food from people often end up being killed.
Timing
Dawn and dusk are the best times. Bears are most active at dusk.
Bring
Binoculars make the difference for eagles and osprey, which nest high in shoreline trees.
Dogs
Keep dogs leashed, or leave them behind, in viewing areas.

Read the wildlife watching guide

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