Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping
Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe

Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping
Lake Tahoe


Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping

General Creek Campground

Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, along Highway 89, ten miles south of Tahoe City. With two miles of unspoiled lakefront, the park is an example of what the lake was like so many years ago. A dense forest of juniper, pine, fir, and aspen blankets the park's 2,000 acres.

The park has 175 campsites in General Creek Campground, which is on the inland side of Highway 89. One loop of the campground remains open to camping year-round. During the winter there are no showers, but other services are provided (weather permitting). There are 10 tent-only sites, while the rest of the sites are open to RV camping and tent camping. The campground also includes 10 Group Sites. The popular campground is often filled on summer weekends.

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Sugar Pine Point Camping Basics
Sugar Pine Point Campground Location: General Creek Campground at Sugar Pine Point is along Highway 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City.
Elevation: 6,250 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Sacramento - 117 miles, 2:04
Number of Sites: 175
Camping Season: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 - 2 vehicles - trailers counted as a vehicle
(2nd vehicle $10 per night)
During winter season 2nd vehicle $5 per night
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Sugar Pine Point Campground Information: (530) 525-7982

Reservations for Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping
Reservations available: reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May through mid-October. At other times of the year sites are first-come, first-served.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: RVs 32 feet, trailers 26 feet
Accessible Sites: #92, 94, 95, 100, 116, 117, 119, 161, 168, 169, 174
Favorite Campsites: #54, 77, 82, 105, 167, 173
Campground Map: Sugar Pine Point Map
Fees: $35 per night
$25 per night during winter season
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Sugar Pine Point 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

Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers: Yes, coin operated
Dump station: Yes
Attractions near Sugar Pine Point: Visit the historic Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (Pine Lodge), Enjoy swimming, hiking, and fishing. Camp in the winter and set out cross-country skiing. Tour the Nature Center.




Sugar Pine Point Group Campsites

Ten group campsites are located within the campground. Each site can accommodate between 9 and 10 people along with 10 vehicles. The sites have all the same amenities as the standard campsites in the park. Reservations are required.
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
Sugar Pine Point 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.




Sugar Pine Point State Park Campground, Lake Tahoe

Sugar Pine Point Campground

Lake Tahoe
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Lake Tahoe enjoy an almost endless variety of activities and places to visit. Those who choose Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping are close to many wonderful Tahoe destinations.

  • Tour the Vikingsholm Mansion. Sign up for an Emerald Bay boat cruise.
  • Tour nearby Tallac Historic Site.
  • Pack your camera and lunch and head up the Eagle Falls trail to beautiful mountain lakes.
  • Rent paddleboards and kayaks at Tahoe City Kayak.
  • Learn to waterski at High Sierra Waterski School at Homewood or Sunnyside Marina.
  • Rent bicycles, kayaks, and paddleboards at West Shore Sports at Homewood, Sunnyside, or Tahoma.
  • Enjoy the exhibits at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center and the fascinating stream profile chamber.
  • Spread out on the sand on South Lake Tahoe beaches, or head to a casino in nearby Stateline, Nevada.
  • Rent a boat for a day on the water, or sign up for a 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.
  • Take everyone to Heavenly Valley or Palisades Tahoe for a scenic gondola ride.

Key Sugar Pine Point State Park Camping Regulations

  1. Avoid problems with bears by storing food and scented items day and night in bear-proof lockers or canisters, 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. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  5. Generators may not be operated from 8 PM to 10 AM.

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