Lakeside Campground

This campground is a hidden gem—just 10 minutes from Truckee and about 20 minutes to Tahoe. We stayed in site #6, which was a first-come, first-served spot. According to the camp host, weekdays are usually easy to snag a site, but you’ll definitely want a reservation if you're planning to stay Friday through Sunday. Most sites offer beautiful views of the lake, and many are on level ground, making setup easy. One tip: avoid site #8 unless you're in a pinch—it’s surrounded by other sites (island spot) and doesn’t offer much privacy, but it would work for a quick overnight stay. The campground feels spacious, peaceful, and scenic. Just keep in mind there are no showers or running water, so come prepared for dry camping. That wasn’t an issue for us since our camper is set up for boondocking. All in all, an awesome spot—we’ll definitely be back!

Perfect place for spacious campsites, lake views and stunning sunsets. Camp Host was so helpful and hospitable.

Drove a long way to come to this campsite, but it was closed for some reason. The area is gorgeous though!

Such a peaceful place. No big boats, just small fishing boats, paddle boarding, kayaking. Downer is no potable water. Bring your own water.