Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Gardnerville, Nevada, United States

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Top Campgrounds near Gardnerville

142 campgrounds 2,675 available sites
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Robinson Creek South

Bridgeport, CA · 57.2 mi from Gardnerville

4.5 (205 reviews)

Robinson Creek South Campground is situated 9 mi from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7 ft, alongside Robinson Creek. Nearby Twin Lakes provides activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.

  • RV sites: 13
  • Tent sites: 17
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Lake Access
  • BBQ
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Pass Creek Campground

Sierraville, CA · 57.2 mi from Gardnerville

4.1 (130 reviews)

Pass Creek Campground is situated by Jackson Meadow Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, serving as an excellent base for various recreational activities like boating, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The campground is operated and maintained by the T...

  • RV sites: 29
  • Tent sites: 29
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
  • Dump station on site
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Shirttail Creek

Foresthill, CA · 57.3 mi from Gardnerville

4.3 (143 reviews)

Shirttail Campground is situated on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 15 mi from Foresthill. It offers activities such as fishing, boating, OHV riding, and hiking. The campground is operated and maintained by the Ta...

  • RV sites: 25
  • Tent sites: 26
  • Potable Water
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
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Giant Gap

Foresthill, CA · 57.6 mi from Gardnerville

4.1 (199 reviews)

Giant Gap Campground is situated on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 15 mi from Foresthill. It offers various outdoor activities, including fishing, canoeing, OHV riding, and hiking. Visitors appreciate the scenic ...

  • RV sites: 20
  • Tent sites: 26
  • Potable Water
  • Picnic Table
  • Parking
  • Restrooms
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Lower Twin Lakes at Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CA · 57.7 mi from Gardnerville

4.7 (105 reviews)

Lower Twin Lakes Campground is situated 10 mi from Bridgeport, California. The nearby Twin Lakes area provides various outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.

  • RV sites: 10
  • Tent sites: 11
  • Potable Water
  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
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Crags Campground

Bridgeport, CA · 58.3 mi from Gardnerville

4.5 (121 reviews)

Crags Campground is situated 10 mi from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7 ft. It is near the Twin Lakes area, which provides activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.

  • RV sites: 21
  • Tent sites: 21
  • Potable Water
  • Picnic Table
  • Restrooms
  • Lake Access
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Yuba Pass Campground

Nevada City, CA · 61.2 mi from Gardnerville

Yuba Pass Campground is situated on Highway 49 in the North Yuba River area. It offers diverse recreational activities like birding, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.

  • RV sites: 17
  • Tent sites: 17
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
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Skillman

Nevada City, CA · 61.7 mi from Gardnerville

4.1 (52 reviews)

Skillman Campground offers spacious individual sites suitable for trucks with trailers, some equipped with horse pens and water troughs. It is situated in the Tahoe National Forest near Nevada City and three historic mining towns.

  • RV sites: 9
  • Tent sites: 9
  • Pet friendly
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Green Creek Group

Bridgeport, CA · 62.8 mi from Gardnerville

4.6 (14 reviews)

Green Creek Group Campground is situated 12 mi from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7.5 ft. It offers opportunities for fishing in Green Creek and hiking the nearby Green Creek Trail.

  • RV sites: 2
  • Tent sites: 2
  • Picnic Table
  • Pull Through Site
  • Restrooms
  • BBQ
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Wild Plum

Nevada City, CA · 62.9 mi from Gardnerville

4.2 (201 reviews)

Wild Plum Campground is situated on Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area, offering various recreational activities like hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.

  • RV sites: 20
  • Tent sites: 44
  • Potable Water
  • Pet friendly
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Calpine Lookout

Sierraville, CA · 63.6 mi from Gardnerville

4.9 (32 reviews)

Calpine Lookout, a 1934 forest fire lookout tower in California, is one of three remaining enclosed windmill-style lookouts and was actively used until 1975. Located at 6 ft in the Sierra Nevada, it is a popular rental facility, especially in summ...

  • Picnic Table
  • Pet friendly
  • Restrooms
  • BBQ

Explore Gardnerville, NV

Population: 5,486

Nearby city: Reno, NV

Approx. 41 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 4,751 ft

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Explore Gardnerville, NV

Population: 5,486

Nearby city: Reno, NV

Approx. 41 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 4,751 ft

About Gardnerville, Nevada

Set in Nevada’s Carson Valley, Gardnerville is a convenient base for camping near the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. You’ll find campgrounds and RV parks close to the Carson River, trailheads in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and desert vistas in the Pine Nut Mountains, with Topaz Lake a short drive south for fishing and paddling. Browse 124+ outdoor stays near Gardnerville, from tent sites and RV spots to cabins and glamping, with average nightly rates around $57 and options from $20 to $250.

Summer and fall typically offer the broadest selection, while winter camping is more limited at higher elevations. Access is straightforward along the US 395 corridor, and many stays sit near rivers, lakes, or trail networks for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing. Book ahead for peak weekends, check fire restrictions and pass conditions, and choose a base near Gardnerville that fits your trip, whether you want mountain views, lake time, or a quiet desert escape.

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