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.
Of the 23 campsites at Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground, 7 are designated as tent-only and the other 16 accept tents, small RVs, or small trailers.
| 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: |
Reservations can be made for camping dates whenever the campground is open. 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: |
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
- Dogs should be kept on leash and attended at all times.
- To avoid problems with bears, store food and scented items in bear-proof lockers.
- Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
- Generators may not be operated from 8 PM to 10 AM.
Check California State Parks - Tahoe State Recreation Area for any campground updates and for a full list of campground regulations.
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.
