Tahoe Campground
Open for the 2026 season as of May 22. Reservations available through ReserveCalifornia.com beginning 6 months before arrival date. Some sites available first-come, first-served.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:47PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
About
Tahoe State Recreation Area offers an intimate camping experience on Lake Tahoe's north shore, just a short walk from Tahoe City's restaurants and shops. The 23 campsites are split between two loops: Lakeside, which sits adjacent to the lake, and Hillside, located across Highway 28. This is a small, historic campground with tight turns and compact parking pads, best suited for tent campers and those with smaller rigs. Every site comes equipped with a picnic table, fire pit, and required-use metal bear-resistant food locker. The campground provides a restroom and shower building for registered campers, along with potable water. There are no hookups or dump stations. Dogs are allowed in campsites on leash and must never be left unattended; they're also permitted in the Truckee River Outlet day-use area known as Gatekeepers. Three ADA-accessible campsites (#17, #26, and #27) are available with accessible parking spaces, fire rings, and nearby water access. The campground enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM, with check-in at 2 PM and check-out at noon. Maximum occupancy is 8 people per site with 2 vehicles allowed.
Directions
Located 0.25 miles east of Tahoe City on Highway 28.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 21ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 15ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 583-3074 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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