CampsitesTahoe State Recreation Area
Tahoe State Recreation Area
The only lakeside campground on the north shore — 23 sites steps from Lake Tahoe in the heart of Tahoe City. Bike path to town. Open May–September.
In short: Tahoe State Recreation Area is a 23-site campground on Lake Tahoe's North Shore. Sites cost $35 a night and are reserved through ReserveCalifornia. There are no RV hookups. Pets are allowed.
CA State Parks, North Shore
At a glance
- Sites
- 23
- Nightly fee
- $35
- Reservations
- ReserveCalifornia
- RV hookups
- No
- Pets
- Allowed
- Phone
- (530) 583-3074
Amenities
- Flush Toilets
- Hot Showers
- Bear Boxes
- Bike Path
- Lake Access
Open sites
Checking Recreation.gov…
Within 6 miles of your site
Kayaking
- Tahoe City Kayak0.2 mi
- Tahoe City Commons Beach0.3 mi
- Carnelian Bay Launch5.0 mi
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking guideTubing & Sledding
- Tahoe City Winter Sports Park0.3 mi
- Granlibakken Tahoe Sled Hill1.0 mi
- Blackwood Canyon Sno-Park4.1 mi
Skiing & Riding
- Granlibakken Tahoe0.7 mi
- Alpine Meadows4.6 mi
- Palisades Tahoe5.0 mi
Where it is
North Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Nearest supplies
- Tahoe City KayakRentals, Tahoe City, CA0.2 mi away
- Tahoe City Hardware & SupplyCamping supplies, Tahoe City, CA0.2 mi away
- Tahoe Outdoor CenterOutfitter, Tahoe City, CA0.2 mi away
- 76 — Tahoe CityGas, Tahoe City, CA0.3 mi away
- New Moon Natural FoodsGroceries, Tahoe City, CA0.3 mi away
- Olympic Bike ShopBike shop, Tahoe City, CA0.3 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
- Lake Forest Campground20 sites, $25 a night
- Kaspian Campground10 sites, $27 a night
Ready to book?
Reservations for Tahoe State Recreation Area are made on parks.ca.gov. This opens their site in a new tab; this page stays open.