Location: County: Placer. Nearest City: Tahoe
City.
Campsites, facilities: There are 38 sites for tents
or RVs up to 24 feet long. Piped water, coin-operated showers,
flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire grills are provided. Firewood,
other supplies, and a Laundromat are available within walking
distance. Leashed pets are permitted.
Reservations, fees: Reserve by phoning 1-800-444-PARK/7275
($7.50 reservation fee); $14-$16 per night, $5 for each additional
vehicle, $1 pet fee. First come-First served early-September
through late-September. First come-First served early-May through
late-May. Reservations are available for late-May through early-September.
Closed to camping October 1 to April 30.
Contact: Phone 1-530-583-3074 or 1-530-525-7232.
Operating hours, seasons: Call park for information;
open all year round.
Park Kiosk Hours:
Directions: From Truckee, drive south on Highway 89
through Tahoe City. Turn north on Highway 28 and drive to the
campground entrance on the left side of the road.
Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered
clothing is recommended.
Trip notes: This is a popular summer-only campground
at the northwest side of Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe State Recreation
Area covers a large area just west of Highway 28 near Tahoe City,
with the opportunity for hiking and horseback riding. A boat
ramp is located two miles to the northwest at nearby Lake Forest,
and bike rentals are available in Tahoe City for rides along
Highway 89 near the shore of the lake.
© 2001, Miwok Lodge 439, Order of the
Arrow, Santa Clara County Council Inc., BSA
Revision 1.2
