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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Fallen Leaf Campground provides designated pet-friendly camping across all accommodation types, including tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and glamping options. Pets are permitted throughout the campground with proper leash control, and the sites feature fire rings, picnic tables, and access to drinking water. Tahoe Valley Campground operates year-round with full pet accommodation, offering electric hookups, sewer connections, and water hookups for RV campers traveling with dogs. The campground has a dedicated dog park area where pets can exercise off-leash. Dog owners report seeing bears every night roaming around eating from picnic tables, so proper food storage is essential when camping with pets. Eagle Point Campground at Emerald Bay State Park and Nevada Beach Campground also welcome pets with designated pet-friendly sites.

Campground by the Lake sits directly across from Lake Tahoe with convenient pet access to the water. Dogs are welcome at the beach area across the street, though some nearby lake access points have pet restrictions. The campground offers heated restrooms, hot showers, and well-maintained fire pits suitable for campers with pets. Walking paths and bike trails adjacent to the campground provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs. Sites are spacious enough to accommodate tents, RVs, and vehicles with room to spare for pet play areas. Nearby hiking trails welcome leashed dogs, and most camping areas enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances. Wildlife encounters are common in the region, so campers should keep dogs leashed and supervised at all times to prevent unwanted interactions with local fauna.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (250)

    1. Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe

    35 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 544-0426

    $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."

    2. Tahoe Valley Campground

    29 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The area is nice, it is not near the lake but the lake is only a small drive away. The place is crowded and they pack you in here, but our site (113) was a nice place in the corner."

    "We came into south lake to visit family. This campground is right in town but there’s enough space and trees to give it a natural setting."

    3. Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park

    23 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    6 miles

    $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."

    4. Zephyr Cove Resort

    26 Reviews
    Zephyr Cove, NV
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 589-4907

    $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."

    "No one was there in January so we were able to take the dogs for a decent hike into the back sites. If you are planning to walk in to a site with a tent the actual site location matters."

    5. D.L. Bliss State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Tahoma, CA
    8 miles

    $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."

    6. Campground by the Lake

    18 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (530) 542-6096

    $41 - $45 / night

    "Campground is right on the main drag through town and just across the street and a short walk to the lake, although the lake does not permit dogs in this area."

    "This large campground (which is run by the city) is right in the middle of South Lake Tahoe and across the highway from The Lake."

    7. Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion

    15 Reviews
    Stateline, NV
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 588-5562

    $47 - $49 / night

    "Pros: Great location with views of the beach. Walking distance to beach. Sites are spacious enough. Saw 2 falling stars while stargazing on the beach! Cons: Crowded. Lots of RVs."

    "It's right on the California-nevada state line near Lake Tahoe. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful places in the US. A lot of the campsites have a view of the lake."

    8. General Creek Campground — Sugar Pine Point State Park

    16 Reviews
    Tahoma, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 525-7982

    $35 - $475 / night

    "This campground is on the West side in California about halfway up Lake Tahoe. You take a very winding and narrow two-lane road."

    "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 go into town for any necessary supplies (about 15 minutes) dogs"

    9. Meeks Bay

    16 Reviews
    Tahoma, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 525-4733

    $55 - $57 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    10. Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Markleeville, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 694-2248

    $35 / night

    "Camp host was a great help for local recommendations for day trips and directions to a general store about 40min drive away."

    "We had both our dogs and never had to keep them on leash as the site site is pretty back from the road. We will come again but possibly stay in yurt."

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  • Les W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2021

    Sparks Marina RV Park

    Great spot

    This campground is in town but still is a great place to stop. Has nice dog park, great hookups. Close to the Sparks marina if you want to walk, but we were here for the Nugget rib cook-off. Just not sure on the all the rules as it seems some are followed some you can ignore.

  • David B.
    May. 29, 2021

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Nice but crowded

    The area is nice, it is not near the lake but the lake is only a small drive away. The place is crowded and they pack you in here, but our site (113) was a nice place in the corner. There are much better sites with more room near the dog park if you are looking for more space.

  • Jaci B.
    Nov. 17, 2020

    Village Camp Truckee

    Loved the scenery

    Gorgeous spot. Park undergoing renovations and roads a little tight but all in all a beautiful park. Great dog park

  • Sarah R.
    Sep. 4, 2020

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Easy and Central

    We came into south lake to visit family. This campground is right in town but there’s enough space and trees to give it a natural setting. Bathrooms are great and it’s pretty quiet considering it’s popular. Looks great for families and there’s a dog park, pool and trails.

  • Lesley R.
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Village Camp Truckee

    Fun park

    This was where we went for our first outing with the travel trailer. The staff was very helpful. The dog park is AMAZING HUGE AND FENCED.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2022

    Sparks Marina RV Park

    Helpful and nice

    We broke a jack and the maintenance workers were incredibly helpful in getting a tool we needed to fix it. The park is clean and has multiple very clean dog parks. We will stop again.

  • Belle B.
    Oct. 6, 2020

    Topaz Lodge RV Park

    Great place

    I really liked this place. I stayed a month and wouldn't have minded staying longer.

    The General Store had lots of supplies, and they gave RV customers a discount on "souvenirs".

    I didn't use the showers or restrooms (although I did pay the $10, refundable, deposit for a key).

    The staff was extremely nice.

    There are plenty of trash cans around the park. They are emptied almost daily.

    Pets are welcome. Dogs must be on leashes and picked up after. (There were lots of people there with dogs and/or cats.)

    The spaces are roomy and each space has a picnic table. However, there was no grass, except near the hotel and near the horseshoe pits. (So, no grass at the sites.) Also, there wasn't much shade. ☹️ Sites are quite level, and are graveled. Hookups were very accessible.

    The view of the lake was beautiful. However, I had to drive about 5 miles (to the County Park) in order to actually get to the water. ☹️. This would have been very inconvenient, if I hadn't had a toad.

    All in all, I really enjoyed my stay at this park.

  • Kathryn R.
    May. 13, 2023

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Tahoe Valley

    It’s a nice park with a store and lots of things to do (pool, tennis court, etc) but we preferred a campground down the road for cheaper for the views of the lake. It’s dirt here so be prepared for everything to get dirty or muddy! We paid for the 5.2gb wifi since ours is having trouble connecting. I’d stay here again but wasn’t my favorite, I liked the general store a lot, cute gifts and things! They do have a really big dog park which we loved too, the dogs also seemed to love it!

  • j
    Jun. 5, 2021

    Silver City RV Resort

    Convenient location with great amenities

    Great location if you want to be near Costco and the capital city.  Great views of the Sierras and the Carson valley.  Sites are narrow, about twice the width of your RV, and separated by chain link fencing.  But all sites are perfectly flat, paved pull-throughs; easy in, easy out parking.  Also electric, water, sewer hookup, cable and strong wifi and cell service.  Sites are gravel, but the campground has nice grassy dog parks, clean bathrooms and laundry, and well-stocked store with propane refill.  Pool and fishing pond were closed but looked great.  We were there in early April 2021; with our binoculars we could see skiers at the top of Heavenly Mountain ski area!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which campgrounds in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit allow dogs?

Most Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit campgrounds are dog-friendly. Tahoe Valley Campground allows pets and even features a dedicated dog park within the facility, making it ideal for campers with furry companions. Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion is another pet-friendly option in the area. Remember that while dogs are welcome, they must typically be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and should never be left unattended at campsites.

Are there any pet-friendly trails or beaches at Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit?

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit offers several pet-friendly trails and beach areas, though restrictions apply. Dogs are generally allowed on leash on most national forest trails. Topaz Lake Recreation Area provides access to pet-friendly shoreline areas. Meeks Bay has trails nearby where leashed dogs are permitted. Note that dogs are prohibited at designated swim beaches and in wilderness areas. Always check current regulations before visiting, as pet access rules can change seasonally to protect wildlife and natural resources.

What are the pet policies and regulations at Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit campgrounds?

Pet policies at Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit campgrounds require dogs to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet at all times. Village Camp Truckee stands out with its fenced dog park that campers describe as 'amazing and huge.' Sparks Marina RV Park offers multiple clean dog parks. Pet owners must clean up after their animals, ensure they're not disruptive to other campers, and never leave them unattended. Some campgrounds may have designated pet-friendly areas while restricting pets from certain trails or beaches.

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