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Legend
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Looks like you are headed to a landfill. Yikes. Good for a night. Way too close to the highway and industrial.
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Tahoe Valley Campground's large dog park creates an inviting experience for campers traveling with pets. The campground provides dedicated pet areas with numerous trash cans for waste disposal and accessible water spouts. Pets must remain on leashes throughout the campground, except within designated off-leash areas. Both Tahoe Valley and Silver City RV Resort accept pets with clean, fenced dog parks where animals can exercise freely. Nevada Beach Campground features a special section of shoreline designated as Dog Beach, where pets can play unleashed along Lake Tahoe. Campgrounds near Gardnerville typically limit pets to two per site, though some like Topaz Lake RV Park allow more with prior approval. Pet fees vary by location, with most charging $1-10 per pet per stay. The sites are generally dirt or gravel, making cleanup manageable but potentially muddy during wet conditions.
Zephyr Cove Resort maintains pet-friendly sites near the lake with convenient access to walking paths and beach areas. Bear safety precautions apply to all campgrounds in the region, requiring proper food storage to prevent wildlife encounters that could endanger pets. Multiple hiking trails throughout the Carson Valley welcome leashed dogs, with the Rubicon Trail offering scenic lake views, though pets are prohibited on Emerald Bay State Park beaches. Campground hosts at Kit Carson Campground provide guidance on local pet-friendly hiking routes along the Carson River. Many campgrounds feature full hookup RV sites with artificial turf areas that accommodate pets, though some campers note concerns about proximity to sewer connections. Summer temperatures can exceed 90°F, requiring ample shade and water for pets. Veterinary services are available in Carson City and South Lake Tahoe, approximately 30 minutes from most campgrounds in the region.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Gardnerville (200)
1. Tahoe Valley Campground
"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."
2. Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $47 - $128 / night
3. Zephyr Cove RV & Campground — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $407 / night
4. Campground by the Lake
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $41 - $45 / night
5. Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion
"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'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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $47 - $49 / night
6. Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground
"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."
"Camp host was a great help for local recommendations for day trips and directions to a general store about 40min drive away."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 / night
7. Silver City RV Resort
"Great location if you want to be near Costco and the capital city. Great views of the Sierras and the Carson valley. "
"This RV resort is situated in the middle of everything! Close to Lake Tahoe, Reno, Virginia City and more!"
8. Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $45 / night
9. D.L. Bliss State Park Campground
"Upper Pines Campground#74 Pros:
-Ice sold at campsite for $4 per pack- proceeds go to state park
-Clean bathrooms close-by
-Partial shade
-Close~ 1mi. walk to Lester beach, calawee cove"
"The campground location is perfect, with access to beautiful beaches and hiking trails. From the campground you can walk to the start of the Rubicon trail."
Check Availabilityfrom $35 - $165 / night
10. Gold Dust West RV Park
"Hardly anyone there so we got a nice site in the corner with some rare Nevada grass. The casino construction was not an issue for the campground. Exceptionally clean facilities."
"For those who enjoy some adult games, there is a casino that you can spend some time and support the Nevada economy. You might earn a prime rib dinner if you get a players card and earn enough points."
Drive Time
- 22 min from Carson City, NV
- 50 min from Reno, NV
- 2 hrs 9 min from Sacramento, CA
- 2 hrs 47 min from Yuba City, CA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Gardnerville, NV
1317 Reviews of 200 Gardnerville Campgrounds
- Shawn S.Legend
BLM next to Truckee River, in Mustang
Right next to a major highway and pretty noisy.
John W.
ScoutGold Dust West RV Park
Great place stay
- Very nice clean rv park walk to casino, food restaurant excellent great service and low prices. Will definitely stay again
Leland H.ScoutLovers Leap Campground
Iconic for climbers. It's gotten expensive over the years though. $36 plus a $10 service fee on the reservation system. Used to be $18 7 years ago before Royal Elk started managing the campground
- PPaula S.
GuideWashoe Lake State Park Campground
Free hot showers and dump station. Drinking water covered tables, very clean and close to Carson City and Reno. Virginia City and Tahoe
- ddenise T.Scout
Peavine Road Dispersed Camping
Nice view of the Reno area. Desert parking 1.3 miles up a rocky dirt road on BLM land that was recently burned.
MarkGuideWashoe Lake State Park Campground
The park itself was nice but there were two major issues for us that caused us to leave early. The first was a rodent issue. We had mice coming in each night (a first for us in 8 years). The second was an issue with some other guests. The one night they were partying well past quiet hours with loud music. The next night they had a huge fight with yelling, cursing and finally someone driving off loudly in their truck, again after quiet hours. It was well worth the lose in money to move early to our next spot.
- LLaney S.Guide
Tahoe Valley Campground
No Fires
At the time I went they wouldn’t let us have a fire. It was also pretty empty. Bathrooms are very spread out and a trek. Wouldn’t recommend for tent camping!
- Harry L.Guide
Deadman Campground
Small but very nice
We were able to a site that backed up to the river. Small campground, very clean and quiet. Has toilets
Guide to Gardnerville
Gardnerville sits in Nevada's Carson Valley at 4,750 feet elevation, between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Pine Nut Range. The area experiences four distinct seasons with hot, dry summers and cold winters with occasional snow. Nights can be chilly even in summer months, so campers need appropriate gear for temperature shifts of 30+ degrees between day and night.
What to do
Hiking near Mount Tallac: From Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe, campers can access Mount Tallac, which offers challenging terrain. "My favorite hike in near Lake Tahoe is defiantly Mount Tallac. If you decide do to this hike, be prepared. Its about 10ish miles, pretty strenuous, and some of the trail can be covered with snow depending on the time of year," notes Sam M.
Hot springs relaxation: The Markleeville area offers mineral spring soaking options. "May through early October have been my favorite times of year to go. However, I have camped there and used the hot springs in February," says Milton R. about Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Washoe Lake State Park provides opportunities to see wild horses and other animals. "I had several deer wander through the scrub behind my campsite and we were visited by one of the local bands of mustangs," reports Heather T. The park offers bird watching areas where visitors can spot osprey and eagles.
Fishing access: Launch your boat at many campgrounds or fish from shore. "Has a fishing pond," notes Steve A. about Silver City RV Resort, while other campers mention nearby creek fishing for crawdads and lake fishing for trout.
What campers like
Lake beaches: Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion provides direct lake access. "This is a great place to swim, set up a beach net, and get a tan. Overall the campgrounds are clean," reports Bren M. The campground includes a designated dog beach where "your pooch can play on the beach unleashed."
Spacious sites: Many Carson Valley campgrounds offer ample room between campsites. At Washoe Lake State Park Campground, "Each campsite has a lot of room and I was able to rent a paddle board right across the street," according to Jonnie B. Another camper notes, "Each site has a Cabana and fire ring."
Clean facilities: The campgrounds maintain good sanitation standards. "The bathrooms are clean and the showers too. Funny detail the shower head is positioned for ADA handicap specs so you got to kneel down or seat to shower," explains Bernardo B. about Tahoe Valley Campground.
Year-round options: Some campgrounds remain open through winter. "We ended up camping in a truck camper at Tahoe Valley Campground after being caught in a snow storm. For a last minute find, it turned out to be an awesome choice," shares Basia M.
What you should know
Bear activity: Bear safety is critical throughout the region. "They have signs everywhere about the mass amount of bear activity and how there is a mother and her 2 cubs which have been terrorizing the campground for some time this season (2018)," warns Elliott B. about Eagle Point Campground — Emerald Bay State Park. Always use provided bear boxes.
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