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North Shore Area

Blue Waters Lodge & RV Park
221 Chipmunk, Kings Beach
(530) 546-7884 or (530) 533-1993
  • Privately Operated
  • Choice RV spaces
  • weekly - monthly
Boca Rest
I-80, Hirschdale Exit, 7 miles east of Truckee
(530) 587-3558
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 25
  • water, restrooms, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $8
  • On Boca Reservoir
Boyington Mill
I-80, Hirschdale Exit, Truckee
Between Boca & Stampede Reservoirs
(530) 587-3558
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 11
  • RV's up to 15'
  • restrooms, fishing
  • fee: $8
Coachland
10500 Hwy. 89, Truckee
Hwy 89 North of Truckee
(530) 587-3071
  • Privately Operated
  • No. of sites: 131
  • water, restrooms, showers, full hookups, laundry, cable TV
  • fee: $26 (2 people) additional adults $2 &  children $1
Donner Memorial State Park
I-80, Donner Lake Exit
just west of Truckee
(530) 582-7892
  • State Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 130
  • trailers to 24', motor homes to 28'
  • water, restrooms, showers, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $16, Seniors $14 (62 & up), dogs $1
Goose Meadows
Hwy 89, 6 miles south of Truckee
on the Truckee River
(530) 587-3558 or (877) 444-6777
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 24
  • water, restrooms, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $10, each additional vehicle $5
Granite Flat
Hwy 89, 2 miles south of Truckee
on the Truckee River
(530) 587-3558 or (877) 444-6777
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 75
  • water, restrooms, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $12, each additional vehicle $5
Logger Camp
I-80 Hirschdale Exit
south side of Stampede Reservoir
(530) 587-3558 or (877) 444-6777
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 252
  • water, restrooms, disposal, swimming, boat ramp, fishing
  • fee: $12, each additional vehicle $5
Martis Creek Campground
Hwy 267
1 mile south of Truckee Airport
(530) 639-2342
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 25
  • water, restrooms, catch & release fishing, close in - but obscure
  • fee: $10 - 2 sites available for reservation for handicapped only
Prosser Reservoir
Hwy 89
2 miles north of Truckee, off Prosser Dam Rd.
(530) 587-3558
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 29
  • restrooms, swimming, boat ramp, fishing, on Prosser Lake
  • fee: $10
Sagehen
Hwy 89
1 mile north of Truckee
(530) 587-3558
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 10
  • restrooms, fishing
  • rough road to campground
  • fee: None
Sandy Beach Campground
6873 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, CA
(530) 546-7682
  • Privately Operated
  • No. of sites: 44 - RVs to 40'
  • full hook-ups, dump station, restrooms, showers, swimming, hot showers
  • fee: $20 tent sites - $25 RV sites
Silver Creek
Hwy 89
8 miles south of Truckee
on the Truckee River
(530) 587-3558 or (877) 444-6777
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 28
  • water, restrooms, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $10
Tahoe State Recreation Area
Hwy 28, Tahoe City
on the lake next to McDonalds
(530) 583-3074 or (800) 444-7275
  • State Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 34
  • trailers to 24', motor homes to 28'
  • water, restrooms, showers, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $16, dogs $1
United Trails
I-80
at Hirschdale Exit
(530) 587-8282
  • Privately Operated
  • No. of sites: 56
  • full hook-ups, water, restrooms, spa, showers, disposal, fishing, laundry & General Store
  • fee: Starts at $20
Village Green Mobilehome and RV Park
11070 Brockway Road, Truckee
Hwy 267, 1/2 mile East of Truckee
(530) 587-3326
  • Privately Operated
  • full hook-ups, cable & propane
  • Open Year Round
  • minutes from skiing, fishing & boating

South Shore Area

Campground By The Lake
Hwy 50 & Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 542-6096
  • City of South Lake Tahoe Operated
  • No. of sites: 157
  • trailers & motor homes up to 60'
  • disposal, water, restrooms, showers, boat ramp, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $21.50 to $29.50, dogs $1
Camp Richardson Resort & Marina
1900 Jameson Beach Rd.
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 541-1801
(800) 544-1801
  • U.S. Forest Service Owned, operated through Special Use Permit
  • No. of sites: 332
  • trailers & motor homes up to 35'
  • full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, restrooms, swimming, boat ramp
  • fee: $19 - $25, No Pets
Chris Haven Mobile Park
Highway 50 & East Street
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 541-1895
  • Privately Operated
  • full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, restrooms, laundry, cable TV, phone
  • fee: daily, weekly, monthly & package rates, Open All Year
Emerald Bay Boat
Northern Shore of Emerald Bay
Access by boat or foot only
(530) 541-3030
  • State Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 22
  • water, restrooms, swimming, fishing, bear boxes, fire rings
  • fee: $10
Emerald Bay / Eagle Point
Hwy 89 at Emerald Bay
(530) 541-3030
(530) 525-7277
  • State Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 100
  • trailers up to 18' and RV's up to '21
  • water, restrooms, showers, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $16
Fallen Leaf Campground
2165 Fallen Leaf Rd
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 544-5994 or (530) 544-0426
reservations: (877) 444-6777
  • U.S. Forest Service Owned, operated by Calf. Land Management, Inc.
  • No. of sites: 206
  • trailers & motor homes up to 40'
  • water, restrooms, swimming
  • fee: $15, dogs on leash
KOA Kampground of South Lake Tahoe
Highway 50 & Upper Truckee Road
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 577-3693
(800) KOA-3477
  • Privately Operated
  • No. of sites: 60
  • trailers & motor homes up to 40'
  • full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, laundry, cable TV, restrooms, pool, swimming, playground, General Store
  • fee: $26-$34, dogs $3.50
Lakeside Mobile Home & RV Park
3987 Cedar Avenue
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 544-4704
  • Privately Operated
  • full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, restrooms, cable TV
  • fee: daily, weekly, monthly & package rates, Open All Year
Tahoe Pines Campground
860 Highway 50
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 577-1653
  • Privately Operated
  • No. of sites: 60
  • trailers & motor homes up to 40'
  • full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, restrooms
  • fee: $22 - $28.50, dogs $3.50
Tahoe Valley Campground
1175 Melba Drive
South Lake Tahoe
(530) 541-2222
  • Privately Operated
  • No. of sites: 415
  • trailers & motor homes up to 60'
  • full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, restrooms, swimming
  • fee: $22 - $30, dogs $2

East Shore Area

Mt. Rose
Hwy 431
7 miles from Incline Village
(775) 882-2766
  • U.S. Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 24
  • trailers & motor homes up to 16'
  • water, restrooms, disposal
  • fee: $9
Nevada Beach
Elk Point Road, off Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove
(775) 588-5562
  • U.S. Forest Service Owned, operated by Calf. Land Management, Inc.
  • No. of sites: 54
  • trailers & motor homes up to 35'
  • water, restrooms, swimming
  • fee: $16 - $18, dogs on leash
Zephyr Cove Resort
760 US Hwy 50
Zephyr Cove
(775) 588-6644
  • U.S. Forest Service Owned, operated through Special Use Permit
  • No. of sites: 175
  • trailers & motor homes up to 40'
  • full hook-ups (May-Oct), disposal, water, showers, restrooms, swimming, General Store
  • fee: $17 - $26, dogs on leash

West Shore Area

Sugar Pine Point State Park logoSugar Pine Point State Park   is a forested promontory on the western side of Lake Tahoe. There are 175 campsites in the campground. Each site has a table and a stove. Restrooms with sinks and flush toilets are located nearby. Shower facilities and a sanitary dump station are also available during the summer. Family campsites can accommodate a maximum of eight people and three vehicles. Ten group campsites can each accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. The campsites are suitable for tents, trailers up to 24 feet, and motorhomes up to 30 feet. Reservations for family campsites can be made up to eight weeks in advance by calling MISTIX at (800) 444-7275. Group campsite reservations can be made up to 12 weeks in advance. Reservations are strongly advised during the summer (mid June through Labor Day).

The park remains open throughout the winter months. One restroom is heated, and the road and parking spaces are kept clear of snow, through considerable forethought and good camping equipment are important. Winter conditions at this elevation (6,200) include frequent snow storms and deep snow packs. Temperatures go down to near zero.

Dogs must be kept on leash (six foot maximum length) and are allowed only in the developed areas of the park. Dogs are not permitted on park trails.

Fees for overnight camping are now in effect :

  • $16 per night
  • $75 per night group (40 people per site)
  • $75 Annual Pass

For Information call (530) 525-7982 or (530) 525-7232
For Reservations call (800) 444-7275

D.L. Bliss State Park
Hwy 89, near Emerald Bay
17mls S. of Tahoe City
(530) 525-7277
  • State Government Operated
  • No. of sites: 168
  • trailers up to 15' & RV's up to 18'
  • water, restrooms, showers, swimming
  • fee: $16/$20
Kaspian Recreation
Hwy 89
5 miles south of Tahoe City
Access by bike or foot only
(530) 544-5994
(800) 280-2267
  • U.S. Forest Service Owned, operated by Calf. Land Management, Inc.
  • No. of sites: 10
  • water, restrooms, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $12, dogs on leash
Meeks Bay
Hwy 89
10 miles south of Tahoe City
(530) 544-5994
(800) 280-2267
  • U.S. Forest Service Owned, operated by Calf. Land Management, Inc.
  • No. of sites: 38
  • trailers & motor homes up to 36'
  • water, restrooms, swimming, boat ramp, fishing
  • fee: $15, dogs on leash
Meeks Bay Resort
Lakeside Camping & RV Park
7941 Emerald Bay Road
Tahoma
(530) 525-6946
(800) 769-2746
  • U.S. Forest Service Owned, operated through Special Use Permit
  • No. of sites: 28
  • trailers & motor homes up to 60'
  • full hook-ups, disposal, water, showers, restrooms, swimming, boat ramp, fishing, General Store
  • fee: $15, full hook ups $25, No Dogs, No Reservations
William Kent
Hwy 89
2 miles south of Tahoe City
(530) 583-3642
  • U.S. Forest Service Owned, operated by Calf. Land Management, Inc.
  • No. of sites: 95
  • trailers to 30' & motor homes to 57'
  • water, restrooms, disposal, swimming, fishing
  • fee: $15, each additional vehicle $5, dogs on leash
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