CampsitesLake Forest Campground
Lake Forest Campground
First-come, first-served campground 1 mile east of Tahoe City. One of the few no-reservation options at Tahoe. Boat ramp on-site. Arrive early on summer mornings.
In short: Lake Forest Campground is a 20-site campground on Lake Tahoe's North Shore. Sites cost $25 a night and are first come, first served. There are no RV hookups. Pets are allowed.
TCPUD, North Shore
At a glance
- Sites
- 20
- Nightly fee
- $25
- Reservations
- First come, first served
- RV hookups
- No
- Pets
- Allowed
- Phone
- (530) 583-3796
Amenities
- Flush Toilets
- Boat Ramp
- Swimming
- First-Come First-Served
Open sites
Checking Recreation.gov…
Within 6 miles of your site
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking guideKayaking
- Tahoe City Kayak0.9 mi
- Tahoe City Commons Beach1.0 mi
- Carnelian Bay Launch4.3 mi
Tubing & Sledding
- Tahoe City Winter Sports Park0.9 mi
- Granlibakken Tahoe Sled Hill1.7 mi
- Blackwood Canyon Sno-Park4.6 mi
Skiing & Riding
- Granlibakken Tahoe1.2 mi
- Alpine Meadows5.3 mi
- Palisades Tahoe5.5 mi
Where it is
North Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Nearest supplies
- Tahoe City KayakRentals, Tahoe City, CA0.9 mi away
- Safeway — Tahoe CityGroceries, Tahoe City, CA0.9 mi away
- Tahoe City Hardware & SupplyCamping supplies, Tahoe City, CA1.0 mi away
- 76 — Tahoe CityGas, Tahoe City, CA1.0 mi away
- Tahoe Outdoor CenterOutfitter, Tahoe City, CA1.0 mi away
- Olympic Bike ShopBike shop, Tahoe City, CA1.1 mi away
Weather and campfire rules
- Right now
- 72°F, Sunny
- Wind
- 8 mph
- Campfires
- Metal rings only
Forest Service rule, all year: campfires are allowed only in the permanent metal rings at listed campgrounds. No fires on beaches, in wilderness or in the open forest. Forest Service campfire rules (opens in a new tab)
- TodaySunny72° 48°
- TomorrowPartly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain68° 45°
- ThuMostly Clear, 5% chance of rain74° 50°
- FriPM Storms, 75% chance of rain61° 44°
Know before you go
- Booking
- California state park campgrounds (D.L. Bliss, Emerald Bay, Sugar Pine Point) book on ReserveCalifornia. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov. Both release sites 6 months ahead, and summer weekends go within hours.
- Bears
- Black bears visit every campground in the basin. Keep all food, coolers and anything scented in the bear box at your site, never in a tent or car.
- Campfires
- Fires are allowed only in the fire rings provided, and restrictions tighten in dry months. Check the fire status on this page before you go.
- Nights
- The lake sits at 6,225 feet. Nights can drop into the 40s even in July, so pack warm layers.
Other campgrounds on the North Shore
- Tahoe State Recreation Area23 sites, $35 a night
- Kaspian Campground10 sites, $27 a night
Ready to book?
Lake Forest Campground does not take reservations. Arrive early, especially on summer weekends.