The Dollar Point wall site is limited to boat access only because all the accessible shoreline is privately owned.  Dollar Point was named after a millionaire, Stanley Dollar.

The closest boat ramp is the ramp at the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) station, accessible from Lake Forest Road.  The Dollar Point dive site is only 1.5 miles east of the boat ramp facility.

To reach the USCG boat ramp facility, take the Lake Forest Road exit where it intersects Highway 28, 1.1 miles east of Tahoe City, California.  There are clean restrooms, a telephone, and a large parking lot, designed specifically for vehicles with boat trailers.  A word of advice during weekend summer months is to get there early.  The boat ramp and parking lot can become extremely busy during the afternoon.

There are 20 campsites at the Lake Forest Campground, for those interested in camping.  The campground is located within walking distance of the boat ramp.

The current fee for boat launching or parking is $5.00.  There is a $10.00 daily fee for camping.  This is the most inexpensive launch facility on the lake.  Other facilities range from $10 to $20.  Be careful launching during drought conditions, as the water depth at the launch ramp is only 2 feet, spanning a 50-foot distance.

To reach Dollar Point after launching, head due south for at least 2,000 feet.  Again, be cautious of the depth as most places it is only 8 feet or less.  Head 1.5 miles east from shore towards Dollar Point.

When you locate the red marker buoy number 12, slow down and drop anchor close to the house with the green roof.  There is also another white buoy nearby.

Bottom composition is sand mixed with gravel, making it difficult to “set” the tines of an anchor.  The wall itself is firm mud and smaller rocks.  Be sure the anchor is secure prior to commencing your dive, or you might come back to a surprise.  The water depth is approximately 20 feet.

After entering the water, take a compass heading and proceed due south.  A short 100-foot swim will reveal the Dollar Point Wall.  This is an extremely rewarding dive.  The abyss drops to over 260 feet, giving you the feeling of weightlessness.  Visibility can range upwards of 70 feet.  This is an advanced site NOT recommended for beginning divers.  Depending on the visibility, it is easy to get carried away and the depth can increase rapidly.  It is important to exercise proper buoyancy control and increased monitoring of your air supply.

Many fishing boats frequent this area, searching for that “elusive” Mackinaw trout inhabiting the depths.  For this reason, it is advisable to tow a dive flag and surface close to shore.

The Stateline Wall dive site (see Stateline Wall) is accessible from Dollar Point.  To reach it, head directly east for 5 miles.  This site is also limited to boat access as most of the shoreline is privately owned.