Pros: If you’re tired of fighting crowds around Lake Tahoe in peak season, head to the north west side of the lake to Sugar Pine where you’ll find lots of open sites amongst shady pines. Location is great and close to some of the less crowded beaches and is surrounded by easy trails. With so many large pines, you’ll have lots of options for hanging your hammock. Not too crowded and sites are spacious. Bathrooms are clean.

Con: Noise carried easily and heard lots of campers

Tips: Saw 2 bears, so appropriate food storage is a must (and you’ll get fined). Bring single (one) dollar bills for the showers.