Join the fun near Carson City. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Carson City. Discover great camping spots near Carson City, reviewed by campers like you.
$15 - $30 / night
"The lake and the surrounding area takes on a different appearance depending on the season you visit, and whether it's been a wet year or a dry one."
"We stayed here for just under 2 weeks around Thanksgiving. Very beautiful area with hiking near the lake and mountains. The horses nearby were nice. Right between Reno and Carson City."
$30 / night
"The best part of this campground right off the 580 between Reno and Carson City was the sites were well spaced under the mature pines. So quiet and peaceful."
"This is one of my fav hiking locations in Nevada! I love the variety. There are different levels of hikes from easy to more difficult."
$59 - $94 / night
"Definitely a great location for exploring the area. Right across the street from Lake Tahoe. Plenty of retail and restaurants nearby and Carson City is 22 minutes away."
"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."
"This RV resort is situated in the middle of everything! Close to Lake Tahoe, Reno, Virginia City and more!"
"Great location if you want to be near Costco and the capital city. Great views of the Sierras and the Carson valley. "
"Convenient to 580 and downtown Carson City."
"The key here is location, location, location."
$10 - $20 / night
"Some of the other parks were full so we kept driving and found this state park. There are only 10 camp sites but they are far, enough, apart."
"Stoped by for 1 night on my way through the nevada desert on a road trip. Ended up staying 2 nights. Got a quick spot with easy pay. Had great shade."
$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."
$25 - $50 / night
"I parked behind a hay stack and next to a picnic table where I could set up my little kitchen. There was also a clean porta potty and hand washing station which was very convenient."
"We walked along the creek and just relaxed. Very quiet and the backdrop of the mountains was beautiful."
$47 - $49 / night
"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."
"Campground right on Nevada Beach shore of Lake Tahoe. Very quiet where we were with little to no traffic noise. We were right near Dog Beach where your pooch can play on the beach unleashed."
"It was very crowded and we stayed in our site and away from public areas. Pool was open as well as restrooms/showers. They talked about bears visiting but we didn’t spot any there."
"The location is pretty good with close by restaurants and stores. We used our bikes and took some great rides from there. Campsites were nice size, didn’t feel too crammed in."
ScoutViews are unreal but would not suggest walking barefoot, tent camping or bringing dogs up here. The bottoms of our shoes looked like a warzone and when we laid down in our tents we were pricked by goatheads. Opted to sleep in the front seat of our Forester 😂
2wd or RV would be tough but perhaps doable depending on the driver. Tough road for sure
LegendThe staff here gets the first shout out. Lana Banana and Mary at the front create a real pleasant atmosphere as you roll in. I camped here twice already this year and once a while back. The rest of the staff (shout out Martin) and the rangers who advise on bears like Cinnamon* are all great.
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The lake, oh my, maybe the most beautiful lake in the entire Tahoe region. It isn't as big, but it is flat like glass, deep, and crystal clear. It is cold as an icicle–colder. Cold as a frozen heifers nose. That's probably a saying somewhere. Either way, bring a hammock. Bring a paddleboard (which will get checked for invasives), and bring yourself ready to relax.
Great hiking. Chill vibes. I can't recommend this spot enough. Compared to the parking lot style campgrounds or resorts throughout Tahoe-region, this is really camping and the rates are low comparatively, though not low, actually. $48/night. There are a few yurts if you go for that sort of thing.
TravelerSuper clean site, friendly park rangers, and loved the easy hike down to the private beach. We encountered a mama bear and her 2 cubs quite a few times but everyone worked together to make noises. I do wish there was a better system in place to help orient the bears back into the forest. All the noise did was scare them into walking in circles all around the campground.
ScoutFirst off, the spots are not 40ft. A truck and a small RPod would be lucky to fit comfortably. Anything larger, is a huge NO. The spots themselves are rundown and look abandoned. Piles of wood and downed trees are everywhere, in every site. We had to move piles just to get in the spot. The fire pits are busted and half dug into the ground. And bear boxes are hit or miss. Your site could have none or you could get lucky and have two!
TravelerCampground is small, not trailer friendly. The Yuba River is close-by and is a great place to cool off. Moderate noise from the freeway. There are bear boxes in most sites.
ScoutThere are some sites that are nice and wide giving you room from your neighbors and there are some sites like the one we had that left 1 foot of separation. We had respectful neighbors so it was not an issue. We were unable to pull out our awnings due to trees. Our front space is shared with our other neighbor so be nice haha. They have great staff here. Nice place to hub for Donner Lake or one of the other lakes in the close proximity.
GuideThere are a few sites about 4 miles back on an unmaintained 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!
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
Camping near Carson City, Nevada, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping around Carson City has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Carson City, NV offers a wide range of camping options, with 299 campgrounds and RV parks near Carson City, NV and 32 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Carson City, NV is Washoe Lake State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 23 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 32 free dispersed camping spots near Carson City, NV.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Carson City, NV that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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