The beach is named after the stone chimney that still remains on the lakeshore, a remnant of the caretaker's cabin that once stood there. Its a small sandy lakeshore area that is very popular and provides scenic views of Lake Tahoe.

A downhill trail leads visitors to a small lakefront area with picturesque rock formations. The hike to Chimney Beach can be a challenging one for beach visitors, so be prepared!

Parking lot available at chimney beach trailhead with access to the beach.