Lake Tahoe Area Campgrounds

Lake Tahoe Camping Map

Let's get ourselves oriented with a view of our handy Lake Tahoe Camping Map, so you can see the lay of the land and the Mountain Sea that is Lake Tahoe, where you can find your perfect place to camp for your visit.

About Lake Tahoe Campground Info.

The area changes often, so things like phone numbers, closures, and reservation details may shift, but each listing includes a link to help you double-check the latest info. For the most current information, please check the official sources below:

• Recreation.gov - US Forest Service campgrounds
• ReserveCalifornia.com - California State Parks campgrounds
• California State Parks - Park alerts, closures, and updates
• USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - Forest Service notices
• Google Search - Best for private or city-operated campgrounds

Each campground listing below includes a "More Info" link that takes you directly to the appropriate official source or a Google search page for quick verification.

Show Your Tahoe Spirit

Camp Richardson Resort and Marina

2 mi. Northwest of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 89
1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Camp Richardson Resort is one of Lake Tahoe's year round retreats, located on the South Shore minutes from Heavenly Valley ski area and all the casinos, but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful. A variety of accommodations: lakefront cabins, condominiums, hotel rooms, tent and RV campsites. Sfgate.com celebrates that "During the winter months, visitors can rent snowshoes and cross-country skis and during the warmer months, the property's full-service marina offers rentals of boats, SeaDoo and Waverunner vehicles, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats. A number of great hikes start right from the grounds here, and the property's on-site Mountain Sports Center offers bike rentals if you want to hit the trails on two wheels."

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Camp+Richardson+Resort+and+Marina+South+Lake+Tahoe

Campground by the Lake

Hwy. 50 near South Lake Tahoe
1150 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Fee, 178 sites (tent and RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming and Recreation Complex, heated pool, weight room, basketball courts, pickleball, ping pong and an outdoor playground, Wi-Fi

This is an awesome campground for its location across the street from Lake Tahoe, and so close to the casinos and other venues of South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, Nevada.

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Campground+by+the+Lake+South+Lake+Tahoe

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Fallen Leaf

.25 mi. from the town of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89
(530) 573-2600
Fee, 205 sites (130 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming
Fallen Leaf Lake reservations 800-280-2267
Fallen Leaf Lake information 530-544-5994

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232490

KOA of South Lake Tahoe

5 mi. Southwest of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 50
(530) 577-3693
Fee, 68 sites (52 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=KOA+South+Lake+Tahoe

Lakeside Mobile Home RV

South Lake Tahoe
(530) 544-4704
Open Year Round, Fee, 43 sites (10 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Lakeside+Mobile+Home+RV+South+Lake+Tahoe

Nevada Beach

1 mi. Northeast of Stateline on Hwy. 50
Elks Ave. Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
Nevada Beach reservations 800-280-2267
Nevada Beach information 702-588-5562
Fee, 54 sites (30 RV sites, max. len. 45 ft., no hookups and no dump station), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, No Showers, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232488

Tahoe Pines

Tahoe Paradise (Meyers) 5 mi. Southwest of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 50
(530) 577-1653
Fee, 80 sites (50 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Tahoe+Pines+Campground+Meyers+CA

Tahoe Valley

South Lake Tahoe at Hwy. 50 and "C" St.
(530) 541-2222
Fee, 410 sites (301 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Tahoe+Valley+Campground+South+Lake+Tahoe

D.L. Bliss State Park

11 mi. South of Homewood on Hwy. 89
(530) 525-7277
Fee, 168 sites (21 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.reservecalifornia.com (Search: D.L. Bliss State Park)

Emerald Bay State Park

At Eagle Point on Hwy. 89, Emerald Bay
138 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 541-3030
Fee, 100 sites (sorry no RV hookups), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming
Vikingsholm Castle tours through Labor Day

More Info: https://www.reservecalifornia.com (Search: Emerald Bay State Park)

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Emerald Bay Boat Camp

North Shore of Emerald Bay
(530) 525-7277
Fee, 22 sites (no RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.reservecalifornia.com (Search: Emerald Bay Boat-In Camp)

Kaspian

5 mi. South of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89
Kaspian reservations 800-280-2267
Kaspian information 530-544-5994
Fee, 10 sites (no RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Kaspian+Campground

Meeks Bay Resort

10 mi. South of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89
7941 Emerald Bay Road, Tahoma, CA 96142
NEW Numbers: (530) 525-6946 for the Resort and (530) 525-5588 for Meeks Bay Marina.
Meeks Bay Campground reservations 800-280-2267
Meeks Bay Campground information 530-544-5994
Fee, 28 sites (RV sites with full hookups, picnic tables, fire rings and food lockers), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, No Pets, Swimming, Showers

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Meeks+Bay+Resort+Tahoma+CA

Meeks Bay Campground

10 mi. South of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89
Reservations: 800-280-2267
Information (not reservations): 530-544-5994
Fee, 40 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Meeks+Bay+Campground

Sugar Pine Point State Park

At General Creek on Hwy. 89
7360 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoma, CA 96142
(530) 525-7982
Year-Round, Fee, 175 sites (all RV sites), group campsites available, Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK (only on paved roads and picnic areas, but not on trails or beach), Swimming, private beach, pier

More Info: https://www.reservecalifornia.com (Search: Sugar Pine Point State Park)

William Kent

2 mi. South of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89
Operated by US Forest Service
Reservations: 800-280-2267
Information (no reservations): 530-583-3642
Fee, 95 sites (40 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=William+Kent+Campground

Lake Forest

2 mi Northeast of Tahoe City off Hwy. 28
(530) 581-4017
Fee, 21 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Lake+Forest+Campground+Tahoe+City

Mt. Rose

7 mi. Northeast on Hwy. 431
(702) 882-2766
Fee, 24 sites (9 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Mt+Rose+Campground

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Sandy Beach Campground

Tahoe Vista
(530) 546-7682
Fee, 40 sites (20 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Sandy+Beach+Campground+Tahoe+Vista

Tahoe State Recreation Area

.25 mi. East of Tahoe City
(530) 583-3074
Fee, 39 sites (23 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.reservecalifornia.com (Search: Tahoe State Recreation Area)

Boca

Boca Reservoir off I-80
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 20 sites (10 RV sites), Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Boca+Campground+Truckee

Boca Rest

9.5 mi. East of Truckee off I-80
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 25 sites (all RV sites), Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Boca+Rest+Campground

Boyington Mill

10 mi Northeast of Truckee off I-80
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 10 sites (no RV sites), Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Boyington+Mill+Campground

Donner Memorial State Park

3 mi. West of Truckee off I-80
(530) 587-3841
Fee, 252 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming
Emigrant Trail Museum

More Info: https://www.reservecalifornia.com (Search: Donner Memorial State Park)

This LED Camping Lantern Rocks!

A reliable LED camping lantern is a must-have for Lake Tahoe adventures. It provides bright, dependable light for camp kitchens, tents, and nighttime walks, and it is one of the most popular and practical items campers buy before heading up to the your Lake Tahoe and High Sierra adventures.

Goose Meadows

5 mi. Southwest of Truckee off Hwy. 89
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 25 sites (all RV sites), Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Goose+Meadows+Campground

Granite Flat

3 mi. Southwest of Truckee off Hwy. 89
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 75 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Granite+Flat+Campground

Lakeside

at Prosser Lake off Hwy. 89
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 30 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Lakeside+Campground+Prosser

Logger

10 mi. East of Truckee off I-80 at Hirshdale
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 252 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Logger+Campground+Truckee

Martis Creek

5 mi. Southeast of Truckee off Hwy. 267
(530) 639-2342
Fee, 29 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Martis+Creek+Campground

Prosser

at Prosser Lake off Hwy. 89
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 29 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Prosser+Campground

Sage Hen

11 mi. North of Truckee off Hwy. 89
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 9 sites (no RV sites), Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Pets OK

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Sage+Hen+Campground

Silver Creek

9 mi. South of Truckee off Hwy. 89
(530) 587-3558
Fee, 26 sites (19 RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

More Info: https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Silver+Creek+Campground+Truckee

Zephyr Cove

at Zephyr Cove on Hwy. 50
760 US-50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(702) 588-6644
Year-Round, Fee, 181 sites (93 RV sites, up to 40 ft. with fire ring, picnic table, water, sewer and 30/50 electrical), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

Something extra special: RV's can connect to the resort's cable TV using their site's own cable hookup. Zephyr Cove offers rentals of powerboats and parasails. Enjoy cocktails at Sunset Bar and Grille.

More Info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Zephyr+Cove+Campground+NV