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Reviews (2010)
What Guests Are Saying
Zephyr Cove RV & Campground offers a beautiful location near Lake Tahoe, with clean campsites and accessible beach areas that guests appreciate. Many reviewers enjoyed the amenities, such as free showers and nearby dining options, highlighting the campground's scenic views and overall charm. However, some guests noted issues like understaffing, inconsistent site inspections, and bathroom cleanliness, along with challenges related to campsite spacing and accessibility. Overall, the campground provides a great experience, particularly for those who value proximity to the lake and outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Zephyr Cove RV & Campground offers a beautiful location near Lake Tahoe, with clean campsites and accessible beach areas that guests appreciate. Many reviewers enjoyed the amenities, such as free showers and nearby dining options, highlighting the campground's scenic views and overall charm. However, some guests noted issues like understaffing, inconsistent site inspections, and bathroom cleanliness, along with challenges related to campsite spacing and accessibility. Overall, the campground provides a great experience, particularly for those who value proximity to the lake and outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Grecia F
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: 2
Not impressed. Pole with site numbers are missing. Tiny bear boxes, wich by the way was filled with coal and ashes. The camping site is for 6 people yet the bear box didnt even fit one of my ice chests. Bathrooms poorly maintained. One was clogged for over a day. Over half of bathrooms were out of toilet paper and paper towels. In one shower the lights didnt work. Plenty of parking but no one checking parking permits.
Fabia K
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 180, Loop: 3
Lovely campground in the trees. Pretty quiet with easy access to the Lake.
Larry H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 167, Loop: 1
Excellent site and perfect for staying in South Lake Tahoe area. I hope that Zephyr Cove remains available for use by the public and not sold off to some private entity.
Lucy B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: 1
We love this campground very much, and we come here nearly every year for a couple of years It is a beautiful natural setting with nice access to Zephyr Cove beach, and is near to South Lake Tahoe attractions and a beautiful drive to Carson City. You are in the woods with other campers, and the weather is great! The drive to Carson City is beautiful if you need or want to go up there.
I wish they would be a bit more prompt about cleaning the camp restrooms (emptying the trash). Camp showers are good with temperatures and water pressure.
The amenities here are the beautiful trees, the stunning lake, and zephyr cove beach and marina where you can rent kayaks and more.
With recereation.gov, you can pick out your own site from the map.
Sonja H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: 1
The sanitary facilities , Restroom and Showers were in a bad condition.
It was very loud from the construction by the street.
The lake is nice, but everything is very expensive.
You can do all kind of watersports and hiking tours.
Larry H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 167, Loop: 1
Excellent site and perfect for staying in South Lake Tahoe area. I hope that Zephyr Cove remains available for use by the public and not sold off to some private entity.
Lucy B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: 1
We love this campground very much, and we come here nearly every year for a couple of years It is a beautiful natural setting with nice access to Zephyr Cove beach, and is near to South Lake Tahoe attractions and a beautiful drive to Carson City. You are in the woods with other campers, and the weather is great! The drive to Carson City is beautiful if you need or want to go up there.
I wish they would be a bit more prompt about cleaning the camp restrooms (emptying the trash). Camp showers are good with temperatures and water pressure.
The amenities here are the beautiful trees, the stunning lake, and zephyr cove beach and marina where you can rent kayaks and more.
With recereation.gov, you can pick out your own site from the map.
Sonja H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: 1
The sanitary facilities , Restroom and Showers were in a bad condition.
It was very loud from the construction by the street.
The lake is nice, but everything is very expensive.
You can do all kind of watersports and hiking tours.
Larry H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 167, Loop: 1
Excellent site and perfect for staying in South Lake Tahoe area. I hope that Zephyr Cove remains available for use by the public and not sold off to some private entity.
Lucy B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: 1
We love this campground very much, and we come here nearly every year for a couple of years It is a beautiful natural setting with nice access to Zephyr Cove beach, and is near to South Lake Tahoe attractions and a beautiful drive to Carson City. You are in the woods with other campers, and the weather is great! The drive to Carson City is beautiful if you need or want to go up there.
I wish they would be a bit more prompt about cleaning the camp restrooms (emptying the trash). Camp showers are good with temperatures and water pressure.
The amenities here are the beautiful trees, the stunning lake, and zephyr cove beach and marina where you can rent kayaks and more.
With recereation.gov, you can pick out your own site from the map.
Location & Directions for Zephyr Cove RV & Campground
760 U.S. Hwy 50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 United States
Elevation: 1,912 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From Reno Airport</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>U.S. 395 S/Interstate 580 S ramp to Carson City</li>
<li>Merge onto I-580 S/US-395 S</li>
<li>Continue onto US-50 W/Hwy 50</li>
<li>Destination will be on the left</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>From Sacra...
From Reno Airport
- U.S. 395 S/Interstate 580 S ramp to Carson City
- Merge onto I-580 S/US-395 S
- Continue onto US-50 W/Hwy 50
- Destination will be on the left
From Sacramento
- CA-99 S/US-50 E
- Follow US-50 E to Pioneer Trail in El Dorado County (94.7 mi)
- Turn right on Pioneer Trail
- Drive to Hew 50 in Zephyr Cove
- Turn Right onto Lake Tahoe Blvd
- Continue onto Hwy 50
- Destination with be on the right
Highway access
Zephyr Cove RV & Campground is located on U.S. Highway 50, which provides direct access to Interstate 580 and U.S. 395 to the south. The campground is accessible via major routes from Reno and Sacramento.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
11AM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food and trash in bear boxes and never leave food unattended or in your tent to ensure safety from wildlife.
- Use bear boxes to store all food, trash, and scented items to prevent wildlife encounters.
- Do not leave food unattended or in your tent to avoid attracting wildlife.
Site types & loops
- Loops 1 and 3 have RV sites for one RV and one passenger vehicle; overflow parking is available but tent camping is not allowed.
- Loop 2 has drive-in tent sites with parking for one vehicle; overflow parking is available, but RV camping is not allowed.
- Loop 4 has walk-in tent sites for up to two tents or six people; they are not vehicle-accessible, and equipment must be carried in and out.
General
- Help us keep them wild (and you) safe!
- Please check the rules on the back of your map upon check-in!
- Important info is listed there to help keep your stay safe and enjoyable.
- A moment of convenience can lead to a dangerous situation.
- Thank you for respecting nature and helping us protect it.
- Campground Loops 1 & 3 include RV sites.
- They accommodate one RV and up to one passenger vehicle.
- Overflow parking is available for additional vehicles. (Extra parking fees may apply.) Tent camping is not permitted at any RV site.
- Campground Loop 2 includes drive-in tent sites.
- There is parking for one passenger vehicle at each site.
- Overflow parking is available for additional vehicles. (Extra parking fees may apply.) RV camping is not permitted at any drive-in tent site.
- Campground Loop 4 includes walk-in tent sites.
- These sites are tent-only.
- They accommodate up to two tents and/or up to six people.
- These sites are not vehicle-accessible.
- Tents and equipment must be brought in & out on-foot.
Vehicles & parking
- Vehicles cannot access walk-in tent sites and must park in overflow areas.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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