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Rocky Rest
Rocky Rest Campground, situated off Highway 49 near Downieville, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is part of the North Yuba River area. It is operated and maintained by the Ta...
Indian Valley
Indian Valley Campground, located near the North Yuba River off Highway 49, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and gold panning. It is situated approximately 11 miles west of Downieville. The campground is oper...
Spring Creek
Spring Creek Campground, located at 5,800 feet, is near the clear waters of Frenchman Lake and features a scenic landscape ideal for outdoor activities. It offers 35 campsites, with 12 available for reservation.
Indian Valley Outpost Resort
From $25/night
Fiddle Creek
Fiddle Creek Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, near Highway 49 and 12 miles from Downieville. It offers various recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe ...
Frenchman
Frenchman Campground, located at 5,700 feet on the southeastern peninsula of Frenchman Lake, offers scenic sites along its 21-mile shoreline. Nestled on a pine-covered hillside, it provides a serene environment for campers to connect with nature. ...
From $38/night
Murieta Equestrian Center
Cal-ida
Cal-Ida Campground is situated on Highway 49, near the North Yuba River and 13 miles from Downieville. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
Angels Camp RV Resort
Carlton
Carlton Campground is situated by the North Yuba River near Highway 49, 13 miles from Downieville. It offers various recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Fo...
Green Creek Group
Green Creek Group Campground is situated 12 miles from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7,500 feet. It offers opportunities for fishing in Green Creek and hiking the nearby Green Creek Trail.
Oak Knoll Campground
Oak Knoll Campground is located by New Hogan Lake in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The site is surrounded by brush, offering a natural setting for visitors. It provides a picturesque environment for outdoor activities and re...
Acorn Campground
Acorn Campground is a sunny site in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, featuring a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures often exceeding 90 degrees. It offers convenient access to New Hogan Lake, allowing visitors to enjoy the refreshing waters nea...
From $20/night
Dark Day Campground
Bullards Bar Reservoir is situated on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2,000 feet, around 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It features a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and stretches over 16 miles in length. The reservoir boas...
Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA)
New Hogan Dam and Lake, established in 1964, is a 4,400-acre lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills, featuring 50 miles of shoreline. The dam offers flood protection and provides water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power. The region exp...
Deer Flat Boat in Campground
New Hogan Dam and Lake, created in 1964, spans 4,400 acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills and features 50 miles of shoreline. The dam offers flood protection for Stockton and supplies water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power. The re...
Crocker Guard Station
Crocker Guard Station, established in 1912 as a residence for Forest Service staff and later a fire station until the 1980s, is situated ten miles northeast of Portola, California, at 5,700 feet elevation. Visitors can enjoy the serene beauty of t...
Glory Hole Recreation Area
Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake, California's fourth-largest reservoir, nestled along the historic Mother Lode. The area offers diverse recreational activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing along ...
Grizzly
Grizzly Campground, situated at 5,777 feet in the Lake Davis Recreation Area, offers a family-friendly camping experience. The area features classic lake fishing with multiple boat launching facilities and fishing access points. Water skiing and j...
Grasshopper Flat
Grasshopper Flat Campground, situated at 5,886 feet in the Lake Davis Recreation Area, offers family-friendly camping with scenic views of the lake. The campground features shaded sites surrounded by pine forests, a nearby boat ramp, and an RV dum...
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Rocky Rest
Rocky Rest Campground, situated off Highway 49 near Downieville, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is part of the North Yuba River area. It is operated and maintained by the Ta...
Indian Valley
Indian Valley Campground, located near the North Yuba River off Highway 49, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and gold panning. It is situated approximately 11 miles west of Downieville. The campground is oper...
Spring Creek
Spring Creek Campground, located at 5,800 feet, is near the clear waters of Frenchman Lake and features a scenic landscape ideal for outdoor activities. It offers 35 campsites, with 12 available for reservation.
Indian Valley Outpost Resort
From $25/night
Fiddle Creek
Fiddle Creek Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, near Highway 49 and 12 miles from Downieville. It offers various recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe ...
Frenchman
Frenchman Campground, located at 5,700 feet on the southeastern peninsula of Frenchman Lake, offers scenic sites along its 21-mile shoreline. Nestled on a pine-covered hillside, it provides a serene environment for campers to connect with nature. ...
From $38/night
Murieta Equestrian Center
Cal-ida
Cal-Ida Campground is situated on Highway 49, near the North Yuba River and 13 miles from Downieville. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
Angels Camp RV Resort
Carlton
Carlton Campground is situated by the North Yuba River near Highway 49, 13 miles from Downieville. It offers various recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and biking. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Fo...
Green Creek Group
Green Creek Group Campground is situated 12 miles from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7,500 feet. It offers opportunities for fishing in Green Creek and hiking the nearby Green Creek Trail.
Oak Knoll Campground
Oak Knoll Campground is located by New Hogan Lake in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The site is surrounded by brush, offering a natural setting for visitors. It provides a picturesque environment for outdoor activities and re...
Acorn Campground
Acorn Campground is a sunny site in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, featuring a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures often exceeding 90 degrees. It offers convenient access to New Hogan Lake, allowing visitors to enjoy the refreshing waters nea...
From $20/night
Dark Day Campground
Bullards Bar Reservoir is situated on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2,000 feet, around 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It features a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and stretches over 16 miles in length. The reservoir boas...
Observation Point Picnic Shelter (CA)
New Hogan Dam and Lake, established in 1964, is a 4,400-acre lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills, featuring 50 miles of shoreline. The dam offers flood protection and provides water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power. The region exp...
Deer Flat Boat in Campground
New Hogan Dam and Lake, created in 1964, spans 4,400 acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills and features 50 miles of shoreline. The dam offers flood protection for Stockton and supplies water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power. The re...
Crocker Guard Station
Crocker Guard Station, established in 1912 as a residence for Forest Service staff and later a fire station until the 1980s, is situated ten miles northeast of Portola, California, at 5,700 feet elevation. Visitors can enjoy the serene beauty of t...
Glory Hole Recreation Area
Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake, California's fourth-largest reservoir, nestled along the historic Mother Lode. The area offers diverse recreational activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing along ...
Grizzly
Grizzly Campground, situated at 5,777 feet in the Lake Davis Recreation Area, offers a family-friendly camping experience. The area features classic lake fishing with multiple boat launching facilities and fishing access points. Water skiing and j...
Grasshopper Flat
Grasshopper Flat Campground, situated at 5,886 feet in the Lake Davis Recreation Area, offers family-friendly camping with scenic views of the lake. The campground features shaded sites surrounded by pine forests, a nearby boat ramp, and an RV dum...
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South Lake Tahoe has 148 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Murieta Equestrian Center is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near South Lake Tahoe vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near South Lake Tahoe welcome pets. Crocker Guard Station is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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