Established Camping

Campground by the Lake

14 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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Please note:
Construction Activity Notice

Please be advised that from Spring 2024 - Winter 2026 significant construction will be taking place in the north side of the Campground, previously loops A & B. Before making your reservation, be aware that loud construction noises and other construction related activity may impact your stay. Work is scheduled between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, 7 days a week.

Before making your reservation for 2024, all campers are hereby notified of construction noise and other construction-related impacts you may experience during your stay. Due to advance notification of the impacts to the camping experience, no refunds will be issued due to construction activity.

Campground by the Lake is located in the heart of South Lake Tahoe at 1150 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150. The campground is conveniently located within walking distance to the shores of Lake Tahoe and one of South Lake Tahoe's most popular parks and beaches ~ Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach. Located within the campground are coin-operated heated showers and restroom facilities. Located at each campsite and included in campground fees are BBQs, Fire Rings, and Picnic Tables.

For campers who need access to an ADA complaint site, please email us at campgroundbythelake@cityofslt.us.

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Drive-In
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Sites accessible by watercraft.

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ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
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Pets
Fires

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Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites

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Olivia V.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 28, 2022

Weird camping in the middle of the city

I was here for one night at the end of October, and the campground was all but abandoned. I couldn’t find anywhere to pay for the night and there was no one in the little hut at the entrance, and no camp host. There were amenities but no one to talk to to get the codes for the showers/bathrooms. When I woke up in the morning there was a note outside of my rig to pay, and it was $17 more than it said online, so I ended up paying $52 for one night to park and no amenities accessible to me. Overall I’m sure in the summer this campground is poppin because it’s right by the lake, but in the off season I definitely wouldn’t stay here again.

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Month of VisitNovember

Jacob S.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2022