Webber Lake Campground, near Sierraville, California, is a fantastic spot for those looking to unwind by the water. With spacious sites that allow for a good amount of privacy, you can kick back and enjoy the serene surroundings without feeling cramped.

This campground is known for its easy access to the lake, making it a hit with campers who love fishing and kayaking. One visitor raved about the fishing opportunities, saying, “I caught quite a few cutbow trout and rainbows.” Plus, the hiking trails nearby lead to beautiful spots, including a small waterfall, perfect for a day of exploration.

Amenities include picnic tables and fire rings, so you can roast marshmallows and share stories around the fire. While the facilities are still being improved, visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the chance to connect with nature. As one camper put it, “I try to locate a site away from the others to totally enjoy the serenity this area can offer.” 

If you’re looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle, Webber Lake Campground is a solid choice. Just remember to pack your essentials, as some sites are dry camping with no hookups. Enjoy your stay!

Webber Lake Campground

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It’s still under renovation so there’s no water at the sites and the bathrooms are currently port-o-pottys which can be a little unfortunate over the weekend since they aren’t serviced and can get smelly. Also the doors shutting all night was annoying and louder than you might think. The lake was really pretty, waist-deep and pretty warm, but had tons of seaweed which I didn’t want to swim through. There is a trail that leads up to a waterfall, but we forgot to download the map beforehand and didn’t have any cell service at the campground. Would suggest downloading all the google maps and AllTrails routes before heading out.

Huge campsites very close to the lake!

I have been here several times and enjoy the proximity to the peaceful lake.  I try to locate a site away from the others to totally enjoy the serenity this area can offer. There are great little hikes to enjoy with the dog and a great place to toss a tennis ball into the lake for the dog to swim. I enjoy the short trek from Reno with my teardrop.

Great campground 

We reserved and camped at this AWESOME campground in September of 2018.   
We were going to camp here in 2017 when it first opened up to the public, but a near death experience from a ladder accident occurred to me in July of 2017. I survived though and so happy to have had a chance to finally camp at Webber Lake!  
  
We reserved a spot #6, which was in the corner of the North Campgrounds. It was nice and secluded and on the water's edge :-) It was dry camping, so there were no power, water or sewage hookups. They are working on upgrading several of their campsites but I do not know the status of those upgrades.   
  
The campground was nice and peaceful. It is a historic location with an old hotel museum on the property. They had a old firetruck near the hotel and you can go into the hotel (1st floor) to look at historic items.   
  
The fishing was awesome. Before the lake opened up to the public, it was a private lake that was used by fishing groups. We are kayak anglers, and we had a blast here! There was quite a bit of weed in the water which made it hard to paddle out to open water. The maintenance crew were working on dredging the weeds so it was more easy to pass through, especially for the rental boats that they provide. I caught quite a few cutbow trout and rainbows.   
There is some awesome hiking trails in the area. You can hike to a small falls that feeds into the lake. I would definitely camp here again!!!

Nice Peaceful Lake Off the Beaten Path, West of Lake Tahoe.

Got lucky and dodged smoke! Stayed at North Site 33 - if you have a trailer, use caution on the appx 100 foot back-in with about 10 feet between trees. Once in though… absolutely amazing. Sites were large &amp; easy walk to lake. Dogs (and their humans) loved it. Sites are ￼ large, you don’t feel like you’re on top of anyone. North campground has back in sites, west campground has pull through sites. North campground has easier/better lake access. Road in can be bumpy in places, but worth the drive.￼

Awesome & Close Proximity to Lake

We've camped at Webber for several years now and we make it an annual trip for so many great reasons. The lake itself is wonderful. The water can be on the cool side but not so much that you don't want to swim in it in August for sure. It's shallow through out most go the lake and much of it is a gravel bottom so water shoes are recommended. 

There are two campgrounds - the old Northside campground and the new Westside campground. The Northside has more campsites with various views. The layouts can be sorta hodge podgie - it's not like a state campground where sites are clearly marked etc, but almost all are nice at both campgrounds. The north site has better views of the mountains overlooking the lake while the sites at the west one have better access to the lake. They do allow you to scavenge for firewood in the area - there's a lot of dead and down in the nearby forest so just drive around and pick up what you need. In June and into July the mosquitos can be horrific - I've heard of people leaving as they can be so bad!

They open up reservations usually in March and the website can be finicky and a few letters to ask them to improve it haven't helped. The sites go fast. Their cancelation policy is draconian so make sure you're able to go because getting a refund may not be possible. 

The best improvement in the past couple of years is that they now have drinking water. There is no dump station or hookups. There is no cell service either although if you have 4 wheel drive you could drive up to one of the local mountain tops and get service there.

They do rent out one of the small cabins and also there's a big house that sleeps 10 - you have to rent it for 6 days mandatory. It has solar, generator, hot showers, bathrooms, etc., and books out very fast. We're going to be there for the first time in September so I'll try to report about it then.

Kayaking on the lake is the best but you need to sign the release that says you have cleaned your kayak of any possible mussels etc - there's a serious epidemic happening now so please make sure your boats are clean.

Nearby Webber Falls has some great swimming holes although the hike is on very unimproved trails and a bit steep so this is not for those folks who have walking issues. 

The Tahoe Truckee Land trust owns the property. The camp hosts are good although there are new hosts this year but my interactions on the phone have been great.

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