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Squaw Valley California was named 'Olympic Valley' for the VIII Winter Olympic Games, held in 1960. These were the first Olympic Games held in the Western United States and the first to be televised. The Olympic Village Inn was built to house these athletes. This mega resort is situated next door to premium snow skiing, plus Lake Tahoe - where outdoor recreation abounds. Remember to use this lake region responsibly & please help Keep Tahoe Blue

olympic valley, California

elevation: 3590'
population: 3,162
zip code: 93646

Mountain

mountain
terrain
:
High alpine mountains with plenty of pine trees & ski slopes


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Olympic Valley

location:
Placer County
W of Lake Tahoe
off Hwy. 89

lodging

Olympic Valley
lodging

recreation

recreation:

  • backpacking
  • biking & rentals
  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • kayaking & rentals
  • snow skiing (Squaw)
  • snowboarding
  • snow shoeing
  • snowmobiling
  • horse pack trips
  • mountain biking
  • parks, forests, rivers & lakes

    parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

  • Donner Memorial State Park
  • Tahoe National Forest
  • Tahoe SRA
  • Sugarpine Point State Park
  • D.L. Bliss State Park
  • Desolation Wilderness
  • EV Charging Station
  • Squaw Valley State Reservation Area
  • description:
    Otherwise known as Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley is one of California's best ski resorts. It was the location of the Winter Games for the Olympics in 1960. Numerous snow ski resorts open all year long. Plenty of outdoor activities surround Lake Tahoe, a definative recreation capital with tons for the Sierra tourists.

    There is another Squaw Valley in California, located on the western Sierra foothills near Fresno, CA

    nearby towns
    nearby towns:
    Tahoe City
    Tahoe Vista
    Homewood
    local links
    local links:

    Truckee-Donner Chamber of Commerce
    10065 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
    530-587-2757
    https://truckee.com/

    Mountain Mike's Ski & Bike
    22 Bistro
    SnoVentures Activity Zone
    Hotels @ Squaw Valley
    Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks






    Squaw Valley Cable Car
    Total Escape California Camping

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