Join the fun near Tahoe City. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Tahoe City is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Tahoe City and user-submitted reviews.
$25 - $475 / night
"our visit was great. we had an event to go to the following day, so we needed to be able to shower. this campground was perfect. far enough below Tahoe City to be quiet, yet close enough to be able to"
"You can drive and park over there or walk or ride a bike.
The campground bathrooms and showers were so clean, the camp hosts were AWESOME and our site was huge!"
$35 - $165 / night
"Lake tahoe is one of the most beautiful place in California. There are plenty of state parks and campsites around the lake, but D.L. Bliss is one of my favorite."
"We got a site right along the lake (stairs to the beach were just adjacent to our site) and there were only 2 other people in the entire campground."
$42 - $118 / night
"thThis campground is nice and close to Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City. The campground hosts this summer were very helpful, with firewood for sale."
"The sites were large considering the prime Tahoe location - we had plenty of space for our 9x8ft tent. "
$22 - $44 / night
"Nice campsite located right on Highway 89, 1 mile from Truckee and a short drive to Tahoe City. Right on the Truckee River and has 68 family sites and 7 walk in sites."
"The campground is in a beautiful setting, easy to get to, and right off the Highway."
$35 / night
"Two of them have quick walking access to the lake. One is situated between. Most campsites are large."
"Nice state park right next to the Donner Memorial Site and Donner Lake. We were in site 133 which was not the easiest site to get in with a trailer."
$47 - $128 / night
"The campground itself is beautiful, walking distance to Fallen Leaf Lake and short drive to South Lake Tahoe. My husband, my pup and I liked the campsite a lot."
"From the East you’ll pass thru all of that, past the Camp Richardson and finally turn away from Lake Tahoe into Fallen Leaf Campground."
$55 - $57 / night
"Just a small walk away from Lake Tahoe shore. Big beautiful trees cover the entire campground. A couple bathrooms that surprisingly do not smell bad and have a running faucet."
"The beach is about a 5 minute walk from any spot. Only complaints are the beach is not dog friendly so if you have your dog you can’t go onto the beach but, you can drive close to a dog beach."
$25 - $45 / night
"4d-120.0849062) while exploring the Emerald Bay section of Lake Tahoe."
"Our site was #56 which had a partial view of the lake through the trees in the distance. It was also located directly across from the bathrooms and campground host who’s name was David."
$59 - $94 / night
"We've always like zephyr cove as it's a bit away from the south shore hectic crowds. Zephyr cove rv park has a ton of rvs, but rent camping as well."
"Short walk across the highway to the beach, which is nice, but couldn’t get over proximity to other campers. We enjoyed our night but likely won’t visit again."
$35 / night
"Great small campsites right next to Tahoe City and right off the lake. Camp hosts are friendly and attentive. Great biking trail that cuts through the camp and follows the Truckee river."
"Lake Tahoe is a great area year round for camping and skiing, went winter skiing at Lake Tahoe 2004, lodges and cabins for rent, great passes and the lake is beautiful in the summer!!"
GuideThere are a few sites about 4 miles back on an u maintained road. The first turn off has the best view with somewhat flat ground for a tent. Very rocky ground and a little windy so ground tents might be tough. RTT and campervans are perfect for this spot!
GuideFirst of all, this campground is so beautiful, and has so much potential to be a great place to stay. Or, if you love chaos, public intoxication, public displays of domestic violence, riffraff, and grumpy rangers, then maybe it already is a great place to stay. The last night I stayed here happened to be the last night that I was unhoused before I moved to Yosemite for a seasonal job, and I had the creepiest experience of all time. But first let me explain the campground. It's divided into two main parts. The six sites near the river stay open year round. These are the worst sites. They're tiny, stacked on top of each other, are right next to the highway, and offer zero shade. In my opinion, this whole area would be better off turned into two group sites. The better section of the campground are the back twelve sites which are only open from April to October. Snagging one of these creekside sites during the off season would be ideal. All of the campsites are within 100 yards of the North Fork American River. One of my favorite hiking trails of all time, Stevens Trail in Colfax, is just a few miles away. This is a moderately difficult hike 4 miles down to the river and then back up with fantastic views, waterfalls, and wildflowers. There is also a waterfall across the street from the Mineral Bar campground behind the boat launch. Bears are common in this area and I've personally seen a few crossing the road on my way to and from the campground. There are bear lockers provided for food and scented items. There are four vault toilets which are power washed daily. There is only space for one car per site but there is extra parking across the road. There are lots of hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and off road vehicle sites nearby. Your overnight camping fee includes day use at any CA state park the next day. The downside to camping here is that the clientele are some of the wildest riffraff of all time. This has been one of the quietest but also the noisest place I've ever camped. Last time I was here I kept hearing a pipe clinking right outside my tent at 3am. I was the only one there besides a huge family 5 sites away. I heard someone walk away, back a car up next to my site, walk back to my site, and start smoking again. It freaked me out so much I ended up blinding him with my flashlight while bolting to my car. I slept at a friend's house in Folsom and came back for my things the next day. So there are some weirdos around here for sure but the environment is very pretty.
ScoutQuiet clean campground with host. Some sites are by creek. Some by the road but the ride is higher up in elevation. There is a swim hole nearby. Road in is paved. Cool and convenient campground. There are separate grills in addition to fire rings.
ScoutWe have a 24 foot camper and it was barely fitting in the drive to campsite. Not recommended for anything over 20ft The camp host was very accommodating allowing us the one night the pull through campsite was available
ScoutCan’t beat being near the lake and amenities like food, wood, and drinks.
LegendDecent little RV park that worked well for us as we were driving through and needed a place for the night. It’s surprisingly nice and cute considering it’s behind the Chevron and the casino.
It’s well-maintained and clean, though the (free) showers smell like cigarette smoke. The staff at the Chevron where you go to register are really nice and there are some nice things to buy at the mini mart there. You also get a coupon book for the restaurant in the casino, which we did not use. The wind kicked up from the lake overnight, but nothing too bad.
There's a dump station for use if you aren't staying there, for $10. There are trash dumpsters but no recycling.
ScoutThis is a good established campground for families with young children. There are lots of areas to bicycle and hike, the bathrooms were clean and the rangers were present. There was bear activity and a mom bear did appear around 10:30pm in our site but she left once she confirmed the bear vault was properly closed. I would highly recommend this campsite. The only two problems I would mention is that the sites are oddly close to one another and the fact that the showers are located far from the Eastern loop.
TravelerGreat spot with an amazing view. There are also many OHV trails close by.
GuideI went to stay at a paid campground nearby but they said my dogs would have to be leashed, so he suggested this place for us. It has a few roads with a couple campsites. Pure dispersed camping. But beautiful, any AWD car can make it down these roads. Only about 2 miles of the main road
Camping near Tahoe City, California, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled family trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Tahoe City, California, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Tahoe City, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 377 campgrounds and RV parks near Tahoe City, CA and 33 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tahoe City, CA is General Creek Campground — Sugar Pine Point State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 33 free dispersed camping spots near Tahoe City, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Tahoe City, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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