Best Glamping near Bear Valley, CA

Fallen Leaf Campground in South Lake Tahoe and Pinecrest Campground both provide glamping accommodations within convenient distance of Bear Valley. Fallen Leaf offers glamping yurts alongside their traditional camping sites, making it an excellent base for exploring the Lake Tahoe region. The property features drinking water, market access, and fire pits where glampers can gather in the evenings. Pinecrest provides cabin and glamping options with amenities including drinking water, trash service, and reservable sites that allow glampers to secure their preferred accommodations before arrival. Both locations maintain toilets and provide picnic areas for outdoor dining. According to a camper, "Fallen Leaf has a good mix of sites that are spacious and pleasant, with easy lake access for kayaking and plenty of hiking nearby."

The glamping resorts near Bear Valley capitalize on their proximity to alpine lakes and mountain terrain. Tahoe Valley Campground, open year-round, includes cabin and glamping options with electric hookups, showers, and sewer connections for a more comfortable wilderness experience. Canvas tent camping options at these locations provide a balance of natural immersion with essential comforts. Highland Lakes Campground, though more rustic, offers unique glamping experiences at nearly 9,000 feet elevation. One visitor noted, "This area is beautiful. At almost 9000 feet elevation, it is a great place to escape a heat wave on either side of the Sierra." Hiking trails surround most glamping sites, with several properties offering direct lake access for swimming, fishing, and water activities during the warmer months. Domes and pods are available at select locations, providing distinctive accommodation options for those seeking unique overnight stays.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Bear Valley, California (56)

1. Pinecrest Campground
18 Reviews
Long Barn, CA
19 miles
Website
+1 (209) 965-3116
$40 / night
"The terrain varies where you stay and if you are in D or E loop you are closer to the lake. Even though they are large, the tree coverage is bear on some of them so there isn't much privacy."

"Pinecrest is a fun campground for the family, sometimes I enjoy my quiet camping where there aren’t a whole lot of amenities around then other times you want to be able to bring the kids around."
2. Highland Lakes Campground
6 Reviews
Bear Valley, CA
13 miles
Website
+1 (209) 586-3234
"The views at the lakes are breathtaking. The campground is next to the smaller lake and has two sections."

"This campground is about an hour’s drive to any kind of amenities or cell phone service."

3. Lodgepole Overflow & Group Campground
2 Reviews
Bear Valley, CA
1 mile
Website
+1 (209) 753-6350
$30 / night
4. Silver Lake East- Eldorado
6 Reviews
Markleeville, CA
17 miles
Website
+1 (209) 258-2287
$24 - $48 / night
"Super close to this place called The Pots. We arrived near sundown. Unpacked our gear and then walked to The Pots from our campsites. The views were amazing. The campsite host had fire wood for sale."

"Stayed here a couple of times, and recommend staying away from the road as it is very busy and you can hear traffic noise at night."

5. Eureka Valley Campground
4 Reviews
Bear Valley, CA
17 miles
Website
"I arrived late on a Thursday night in early June and there were a few RVs occupying the primo sites next to the river, but plenty of open sites further from the river."

"Love this campground because of it’s close proximity to the Stanislaus River. There are 28 first come first serve RV and Tent sites."
6. Plasses Resort
2 Reviews
Kit Carson, CA
13 miles
Website
+1 (209) 258-8814
"Staff is welcoming. Ports pottys, but there are showers.

We had a large spot right on the creek. Its less then a ten minute walk to silver lake. I’d come back again."

"Silver Lake, hiking, trails (tons!), kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming with ducks and geese, upper lakes to find. 8000 ft elev. some permanent loops with season-long residents. Open Jun-Sep."

7. Niagara Creek Campground
1 Review
Bear Valley, CA
12 miles
Website
"No hook ups, public bathrooms available. Plenty of shade and a creek nearby, although it was nearly dry in June. No fishing unfortunately."
8. Martin Meadows Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
4 Reviews
Kit Carson, CA
16 miles
Website
"Its a joyfull area great open space lots of trees and porta pottys and water need a permit yo burn camp fire like 20 dollars I believe great cast domain with a very close to silver lake and not far from"

"This is a nice camping area, right next to Silver Lake (2.6 miles). It’s off of hwy 88 so you can hear the cars a little. We stayed there for one night."

9. Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe
35 Reviews
South Lake Tahoe, CA
32 miles
Website
+1 (530) 544-0426
$47 - $128 / night
"our site was further from the lake but it's not a bad walk. There are fire pits and charcoal grills in each site. Sites are a good size and have trees for hammocks."

"The rest of the staff (shout out Martin) and the rangers who advise on bears like Cinnamon* are all great."
10. Tahoe Valley Campground
28 Reviews
South Lake Tahoe, CA
30 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"Helpful staff, and park rangers on site. Activities planned each day. Close walk to Lake Tahoe and restaurants"

"They have a store on site. Shopping and the lake is a short drive away….We joined Thousand Trails at this campground. We really enjoyed joining with Rosita and David."

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Hayley K.
Scout
Sep. 27, 2023
Diamond Gulch
Cozy little spot
We stayed here for the night prior to a Hetch Hetchy backpacking trip. We arrived in the dark. We had reserved a site with a small two person tent already set up for us. It was a bit hard to find in the dark, but the camping area is fenced in under an oak grove so eventually we found the stump with our name on it next to the tent. In the future, I think I’ll just bring my own tent and deal with the small hassle of setting it up—the tent provided was fine, but definitely would not have been a good choice if there had been rain. And you could tell it is essentially set up 24/7—some tiny insects living inside etc. The campsites themselves were sufficiently spacious and the host has nice fire pits with fire wood provided for each site, plus picnic tables. Basic portapotties plus some running water for bathrooms. Fellow campers were an interesting mix of folks from all over, though I wish the owner had quiet hours posted and communicated—our immediate tent neighbors sat out chatting and laughing until nearly 1am which was annoying. The coyotes and owls at night were lovely.
Steve M.
Legend
Jul. 26, 2024
Acorn Campground
Decent but concretized camping area
Not expensive and has bathrooms, garbage, fire pits and picnic tables but no privacy and unfriendly camping ground covered with gravel and few level places to comfortably pitch a tent. Many families here but some partiers till midnight and an idiot who ran his generator all night during quiet hours
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David M.
Scout
Aug. 11, 2025
Diamond Gulch
Great campground
Great campground accessible for most campers but large RVs might struggle. Has water, portable toilets and heated showers. Campsite has Some shade from the sun. Also has a couple glamping tents aswell.
Amanda V.
Guide
Oct. 3, 2021
Angels Camp Campground and RV
Relaxing weekend away
First time up and it's so nice and peaceful. Stayed in the cabin that sleeps 6. Super nice, close to the bathrooms. There's a community outdoors kitchen with stove and sink. Small hiking trail that had some horse nearby that cam and said hi to us. Will definitely be coming back. Love that this place is open all year long
Filipino Jack T.
Guide
Apr. 14, 2021
Placerville RV Resort & Campground
Nice getaway
I like the place pros would be doing just water and electric hook up so your away from the croud,clean and quiet, great wifi, cons next to freeway, expensive,no firepit but have a communal fire pit,but if that's dosent bother you it would be a 5star
Bernardo B.
Traveler
Aug. 7, 2020
Tahoe Valley Campground
Overall an ok experience
I’ll start by saying this campsite is huge , there’s like 400 sites so you got to keep that in mind when booking . We got a couple of the sites with electricity which were nice . No fire pits included because those are rented additional , lucky we had one from home . Firewood is $10 a bundle at the store so keep that in mind . The campground advertises WiFi but it’s ran from an separate company and service is extremely poor and slow so your better of using your cellphone data . This is a very active bear area with no bear boxes so keep in mind . We saw bears every single night roaming around and eating from the picnic tables . Some small , medium and extra large size . I recommend the tent sites better than the RV sites because they have a nice location and more private . The RV sites are just packed like sardines , some barely fit or stick out a few inches . Restrooms are clean and showers too . Funny detail the shower head is positioned for ADA handicap specs so you got to kneel down or seat to shower . The campground is located on the Main Street so it’s walking distance to stores or restaurants , I would go back but choose a better site on an outside loop more secluded instead of being in the middle of hundreds of rv’s
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Jayson S.
Traveler
Jun. 23, 2021
Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging
Great option if Yosemite’s full
Great option if your looking for full rv hookups. If you’re tent camping, this might not be the best place. Bathrooms were very unclean but the park gets the job done as a place to sleep while visiting Yosemite. No Verizon or T-Mobile coverage. Wifi available for purchase.
Lee D.
Legend
May. 9, 2022
Virginia Creek Settlement
How about staying in a covered wagon?!
We stopped here to eat dinner and since the sign said campground, of course, I inquired further. Not really a campground but what the owners called an outdoor experience.

There are two covered wagons but since they were both occupied, we could not see inside of them. They have a double bed (linens provided for an extra cost) and no heat. There is also a five-room motel and 12 cabins, some of which have kitchenettes and some without.

The bathhouse was small but clean. The trout project was interesting (Started in 2006 to improve Bridgeport area fisheries. The family that owns the Settlement continues to hatch and raise trout specifically to plant in Virginia Creek as a thank you to the anglers that support them. It is a non-profit that is supported by people eating in their restaurant and staying on their property). There is corn-hole, a horseshoe pit, and a fish cleaning station on-site as well as a Tesla charging station!

The settlement is located directly on Virginia Creek on Highway 395. We’ve stayed in a variety of accommodations but never a covered wagon – it would definitely be a unique stay but would have to be when it is warmer!
Heather D.
Guide
Jul. 1, 2020
Yosemite Ridge
Nice main loop, but...
Summary as of late June 2020:

-Super nice, helpful manager -Great location for Yosemite/Hetch Hetchy -Large, clean restrooms -Inconsistent electricity -Bear Lot is right next to Hwy 120 -Coyote Lot is literally a new gravel parking lot, 4x4 required -No wi-fi in Bear Lot or Coyote Lot

First of all, I have to say that the manager (owner? I never caught his name) was very kind and tried his best to accommodate everyone there. The location is great for trips to Yosemite, and if you’re lucky enough to reserve a spot in the ‘main loop’ (I don’t see this ability online), you’ll probably love it. The bathrooms are large and clean and there is laundry, a small playground, a small pool (closed during our stay), and a privately run store on-site.

We brought our 28’ toy hauler here at the end of June 2020. We had reserved a spot in Coyote Lot, which we were told over the phone would be no problem. Upon arrival, the manager had his doubts but told us to “put the truck in 4x4 and give it a go!” Coyote Lot looks like a newly, semi-leveled gravel parking lot with full hook-ups… no trees or shade. There were some longer spots, but there was no way our trailer would fit in the one we reserved. The lot also exits through a run-down residential grouping of trailers, some occupied and some abandoned.

The manager put us in Bear Lot, no question, after it was determined Coyote Lot would not work. This lot is a little more established than Coyote, but still a gravel parking lot with electricity (inconsistently for many) and water hook-ups. The lot is pretty level and separated from Hwy 120 by a wooden fence. There are some picnic tables and fire pits, but not enough for each spot. We didn’t end up having to use our generator like others did. There were tent campers and rv/trailers in this lot.

Side note: the Rainbow Pools swimming hole that is recommended on the website was WAY overcrowded and I do not suggest going unless maybe you go in the early morning. There were tons of people, tons of litter, and no respect for nature… very sad to see.

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