El Dorado County Jail – South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, California • County Jail
El Dorado County Jail – South Lake Tahoe
This Tahoe Basin jail handles local bookings from Heavenly, Stateline, and Meyers while coordinating with Placerville for long-term housing, wildfire operations, and winter traffic enforcement.
Facility Address
1051 Al Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Main Number
(530) 573-3030
Jail lobby open daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jail Information
Visit the Sheriff’s corrections page for schedules, mail, and commissary guidance.
El Dorado Corrections DivisionOfficial Inmate Search
Use VINELink for custody alerts when inmates transfer between Placerville and Tahoe jails.
California VINELink SearchFacility Snapshot
*Average daily population data reported by El Dorado County Sheriff, 2025.
Visiting & Travel Notes
- Located on Al Tahoe Boulevard near the county government center and community college.
- All visits must be scheduled online. Arrive early for snow or road delays.
- VINELink provides custody updates if inmates move to the Placerville main jail.
- Tahoe winter storms can close US-50 or SR-89; check Caltrans and NDOT updates before driving.
Sheriff Resources & Map
Review Sheriff and Caltrans announcements before traveling around the lake.
Map location: 1051 Al Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
USAJails.com is an informational resource and not affiliated with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. Confirm visitation schedules, release procedures, and weather conditions directly with the Sheriff before traveling.