Scenic view of a campground in a forested area with several parked RVs and scattered picnic tables among tall pine trees, with sunlight filtering through the branches.
A serene picnic area with tall pine trees and boulders, featuring picnic tables and a grill, under clear skies.
Views of Lake Tahoe from the Campgrounds

Zephyr Cove Rv & Campground

Open — Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Limited to 14 consecutive nights maximum stay.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:58PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

12:58 PM — February 16th, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 3 feet in the Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 feet above 7000 feet. Winds on Tuesday gusting up to 50 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates will be mid-Monday morning through Monday evening, then a second wave mid-Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning.

Avalanche Watch issued February 15 at 7:55AM PST by NWS Reno NV

7:55 AM — February 16th, 8:00 AM

AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is anticipated in the backcountry Monday evening, lasting through Tuesday night, and possibly into Wednesday. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This applies only to backcountry areas, not to ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Sun 07:45 PST to Tue 05:00 PST. * IMPACTS...A powerful storm with rapidly accumulating snowfall and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people could occur in backcountry areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions could occur in the backcountry. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain during HIGH avalanche danger is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

About

Lake Tahoe's stunning natural beauty makes Zephyr Cove Resort's RV Park & Campground a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts. This award-winning facility combines modern comforts with the peaceful charm of a wooded mountain setting on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe. The campground features 93 RV sites with full hookups accommodating rigs up to 50 feet, plus 47 walk-in tent sites and 10 drive-in sites, some offering scenic lake views. The facility provides flush toilets and complimentary hot showers, laundry facilities, and ADA-accessible restrooms. Each site includes picnic tables and fire rings, with bear-proof food lockers at tent sites. The campground's prime location offers direct access to a mile-long sandy beach, the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler, marina activities including watercraft rentals and fishing, horseback riding trails, and the Zephyr Cove Restaurant. Operated under special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service and managed by Aramark, the resort is open year-round. Nearby attractions include snowmobile tours and tubing at Adventure Mountain in winter, plus casinos and entertainment in nearby Stateline, Nevada. The campground enforces a 14-night maximum stay policy and is pet-friendly. Free Wi-Fi is available in the resort's main lobby and restaurant areas.

Directions

From Reno: Take I-580 S/US-395 S, continue onto US-50 W. Destination on left at 760 Highway 50. From Sacramento: Take US-50 E to Pioneer Trail in El Dorado County, turn right on Pioneer Trail, right onto Lake Tahoe Blvd, continue onto Highway 50. Destination on right.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi Yes
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups Yes
Camp Store Yes
Price $64 - $407

Vehicle

Max RV Length 50ft
Max Trailer Length 50ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email ZephyrCove-CustomerService@Aramark.com
Phone +1 (775) 589-4906

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Scenic view of a campground in a forested area with several parked RVs and scattered picnic tables among tall pine trees, with sunlight filtering through the branches.
A serene picnic area with tall pine trees and boulders, featuring picnic tables and a grill, under clear skies.
Views of Lake Tahoe from the Campgrounds

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