Baldwin Beach
A broad lakeshore west of the Tallac Historic Site, with clear water, fine sand and Mount Tallac as a backdrop. It is quieter than Pope Beach, and you can walk to Taylor Creek.
Baldwin Beach lies beside Highway 89, west of the Tallac Historic Site, and is one of the longest and most open Forest Service beaches on the south shore. The shallow water is clear and turquoise, facing Mount Tallac and the mountains toward Emerald Bay. The scenery is more natural than at the town beaches, and there are fewer people. Facilities include restrooms, picnic areas and barbecue grills. In summer there is a day parking fee of about $10, and the lot often fills before midday on weekends. The western end of the beach leads to Taylor Creek and the visitor centre, and in autumn you can stop to watch salmon runs. From the eastern side, a trail leads to the Tallac Historic Site. Even at the height of summer, the water is only about 18–20°C.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00 (summer)
Nearby sights
- Taylor Creek Visitor Center
- Tallac Historic Site
- Fallen Leaf Lake
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Pope Beach
- Vikingsholm
- Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trail
- Mount Tallac