Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe

Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground

Lake Tahoe


Tahoe SRA Campground

Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground is located immediately northeast of Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's northwest shore. The small sites are best for tents, although small trailers or RVs could fit. The campsites do not offer a great deal of privacy, but many have nice views of the lake.

Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground features 23 campsites. Of those, 7 are designated as tent-only and the other 16 accept tents, small RVs, or small trailers.

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Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground Basics
Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground Location: On Highway 28, ¼-mile east of Tahoe City.
Elevation: 6,200 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Sacramento - 117 miles, 2:04
Number of Sites: 23
Camping Season: Late May through September, weather permitting
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 (no room in the park for additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Tahoe SRA Campground Information: (530) 583-3074

Reservations at Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground
Reservations available: Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground reservations can be made for camping dates whenever the campground is open, usually late May through September. First-come first-served sites are possible for 1 night stays.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: Rvs 21 feet, trailers 15 feet feet
Accessible Sites: #6
Fees: $35 per night
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Tahoe SRA Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: Noon

Tahoe SRA Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Campground Map: Tahoe SRA Campground Map
Showers: Yes, coin operated
Dump station: No
Attractions near Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground: At Tahoe City find a paved bike path leading 20 miles south along the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding. Many rentals from bikes to kayaks available in Tahoe City.

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Key Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground Regulations

  1. Dogs should be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  2. To avoid problems with bears, store food and scented items in bear-proof lockers.
  3. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  4. Generators may not be operated from 8 PM to 10 AM.

Check for any campground updates:
California State Parks - Tahoe State Recreation Area

General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.




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