D.L. Bliss State Park Campground
Lake Tahoe

D. L. Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
D. L. Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe, California

D.L. Bliss State Park Campground
Lake Tahoe


D. L. Bliss State Park Campground

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.

RV Camping and Tent Camping at
D. L. Bliss State Park Campground

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. The remainder are available for RV camping and tent camping. 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.

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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.




Campsite at D. L. Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe

D.L. Bliss State Park Campground

D. L. Bliss Group Campsite

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





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

Campsite at D. L. Bliss State Park, Lake Tahoe

D.L. Bliss State Park Campground

Lake Tahoe
Attractions and Activities

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.

  • Head down to the Emerald Bay viewpoint and then take a tour the Vikingsholm mansion. Sign up for an Emerald Bay cruise.
  • Set out hiking up the Eagle Falls trail to beautiful alpine lakes.
  • Relax on South Lake Tahoe beaches, or head to a casino in nearby Stateline, Nevada.
  • Find nearby boat rentals and lake tours.
  • Rent paddleboards and wend your way along the shoreline.
  • Try fishing from shore or a boat.
  • From Echo Lakes hike (or take their water taxi) across the lakes and into the Desolation Wilderness.
  • Drive to Heavenly Valley or Palisades Tahoe for a scenic gondola ride.
  • Tour nearby Tallac Historic Site.

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Key D. L. Bliss State Park Campground Regulations

  1. Avoid problems with bears by storing food and scented items day and night in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles. Ice chests must be stored in provided bear-resistant box, not in vehicles. Bear-proof coolers, e.g. Yeti, must be secured with locks per manufacturers instructions.
  2. Jumping or diving from shoreline rocks into the water is not permitted.
  3. Hikers must stay on marked trails.
  4. Generators may only be operated between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  5. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

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