ActivitiesCamping
Over 1,000 campsites ring the basin, from beachfront state parks to secluded Forest Service sites. Most are booked months ahead for summer weekends.
Most campgrounds open in May and close in October. Sugar Pine Point stays open all year.
William Kent is the best value USFS campground on the north shore — 95 sites, 2 miles south of Tahoe City, 3 yurts available. Books on Recreation.gov.
Nevada Beach is the best east shore campground — wide sandy beach, 54 sites, books on Recreation.gov. Zephyr Cove RV & Camp has full hookups if you need them.
Fallen Leaf Lake is the south shore's best tent-camping experience — 206 sites in old-growth forest, 6 yurts, boat ramp. Fills fast on Recreation.gov.
D.L. Bliss and Eagle Point book out within hours of the 6-month window opening at 8am Pacific on ReserveCalifornia. Set a calendar alert for exactly 6 months before your target date.
One of Tahoe's most beloved campgrounds — reopened May 2026.
97-site campground inside Emerald Bay State Park.
175 sites — one loop stays open year-round.
206 sites on serene Fallen Leaf Lake. Yurts sleep 5-6.
USFS camp with the widest beach on Tahoe.
USFS camp 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
These open on other websites.