Places to Stay

Camping & RV

Fall asleep to the sound of the lake —” the closest, and cheapest, way to stay in Tahoe.

Under the Pines

Where to Camp Around the Lake

From a lakefront beach campground to a quiet forest creek, these are reliable basecamps near the water and the trailheads. Tap one for the full rundown.

Nevada Beach Campground

East Shore · Zephyr Cove

One of the only campgrounds right on a Tahoe beach —” pine-shaded sites a short walk from a wide stretch of East Shore sand.

William Kent Campground

West Shore · Tahoe City

A wooded U.S. Forest Service campground just south of Tahoe City, across the highway from the lake and handy to the North and West Shore.

Tahoe State Recreation Area

Tahoe City · North Shore

A small state-park campground right in Tahoe City —” walk to the beach, shops and restaurants without ever moving the car.

Book the moment you can: Tahoe's lakeside campsites are some of the most sought-after in California and Nevada and open for reservation months ahead —” set a reminder. Most are summer-only; check fire restrictions and store all food in bear lockers.
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