State Park Notice: "DL Bliss campground and day are closed for the season. A large-scale water infrastructure construction project is planned for DL Bliss State Park for the summer of 2024." For updates regarding the closure see D. L. Bliss State Park.
D. L. Bliss State Park Campground is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, only a few miles north of South Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay. Campers at D. L. Bliss enjoy the beautiful sandy beach, swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking. D. L. Bliss State Park is adjoined on the south by Emerald Bay State Park. Visitors can easily hike between the two parks.
The 140 camping sites at D. L. Bliss State Park Campground are separated into three units - Pine, Ridge, and Beach. Among them are 58 tent-only sites. In addition, there are Hike and Bike sites and a group camp. D. L. Bliss State Park Campground offers modern facilities while still retaining the charm of old-time campgrounds. Because of the popularity of the park, campsites fill up almost as soon as they become available for reservations.
| D. L. Bliss State Park Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| D. L. Bliss State Park Campground Location: | Along Highway 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City and a couple of miles north of Emerald Bay |
| Elevation: | 6,250 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Sacramento - 112 miles, 2:15 |
| Number of Sites: | 140 |
| Camping Season: | Open Mid-May through early October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 (additional vehicles $10 per night) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| D. L. Bliss State Park Information: | (530) 525-9529 |
| Reservations at D. L. Bliss State Park Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations required: | Reservation are available for camping dates whenever the campground is open. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 18 feet/15 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #97, 127, 129 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #103, 105, 148, 149, 151, 156, 158, 164 |
| Campground Map: | D. L. Bliss State Park Campground Map |
| Fees: | $35 for standard sites $45 for lakefront sites Hike & Bike sites $7 |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | D. L. Bliss State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| D. L. Bliss Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Attractions near D. L. Bliss State Park Campground: | Enjoy the sandy beach within the park. Visit Lester Beach or Calawee Cove. Hike the Rubicon Trail, the Lighthouse Trail, or the Balancing Rock Trail. Rent a paddleboard or kayak.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
D.L. Bliss State Park Campground
The single group campsite at D. L. Bliss State Park is located between the Ridge camping loops and the Beach sites. The group site is for tents only and can accommodate between 9 and 50 people along with 10 vehicles. The site includes all the amenities of the standard campsites.
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
D. L. Bliss State Park Group Campsite Reservations
Fee: $165 per night
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
D.L. Bliss State Park Campground
Visitors to Lake Tahoe enjoy an almost endless variety of activities and places to visit. Those who camp at D. L. Bliss State Park Campground look out on a beautiful view of the lake. Nearby are many nice attractions.
Check California State Parks - D. L. Bliss State Park for any campground updates and for a full list of campground regulations.
