North Lake Tahoe Camping
The north end of Lake Tahoe offers fewer camping choices compared to South Lake Tahoe, but good campsites can still be found. Reservations are practically mandatory in the summer. William Kent and Kaspian campgrounds and the Tahoe State Recreation Area on the west shore of the lake are situated close to the water and provide typical campground amenities.
Other campgrounds can be found north of Lake Tahoe at Donner Lake, along the Truckee River, and to the east at Mount Rose.
Beaches and Picnic Sites
Numerous public beaches and picnic sites dot the North Lake Tahoe shoreline. Some charge fees and most have good facilities such as restrooms and piped water. A few of the more remote beaches on the Nevada side of the lake are informally known as clothing optional beaches.
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William Kent Campground
Location: West shore of Lake Tahoe, 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
Campground Facilities: Flush Toilets, Piped Water, Ranger Station, Dump Station, 84 Sites
Campsite Amenities: Bear Boxes, Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - William Kent Campground
Fees: $33 per night ($2 more on holidays)
Nearby Attractions: William Kent Day Use Area, Swimming Beach on Lake Tahoe
Kaspian Campground
Location: West shore of Lake Tahoe, near Tahoe City.
Campground Facilities: Flush Toilets, Piped Water, Trailers to 20', 9 Sites
Campsite Amenities: Bear Boxes, Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Kaspian Campground
Fees: $23 per night ($2 more on holidays)
Nearby Attractions: Kaspian Day Use Area, Lake Tahoe
Tahoe State Recreation Area
Location: A quarter mile east of Tahoe City on Highway 28
(530) 525-3345
Campground Facilities: Lakeside Sites, Picnic Area, Dock, Piped Water, Flush Toilets, 27 Sites, Campers to 21', Trailers to 15'
Campsite Amenities: Bear Lockers, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Tahoe SRA Campground Reservations
Fees: $35 per night
Nearby Attractions: Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe
Nearby Campgrounds
Goose Meadow Campground
Location: Highway 89 near Truckee, along the Truckee River
Campground Facilities: Vault Toilets, Piped Water, 25 Sites
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Goose Meadow Campground
Fees: $22 per night for single sites
Nearby Attraction: Truckee River, Truckee, Donner Lake
Granite Flat Campground
Location: Highway 89 near Truckee, along the Little Truckee River
Campground Facilities: Vault Toilets, Piped Water, 74 Sites
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Granite Flat Campground
Fees: $22 per night for single sites
Nearby Attractions: Truckee, Donner Lake
Silver Creek Campground
Location: Highway 89 near Truckee, along the Truckee River
Campground Facilities: Flush and Vault Toilets, Piped Water, 19 Sites
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Silver Creek Campground
Fees: $20 per night for single sites
Nearby Attractions: Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe
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Mount Rose Campground
Location: 9 miles east of Lake Tahoe in Nevada with lake views, elevation 9,300'
Campground Facilities: Flush Toilets, Piped Water, , 25 Sites
Campsite Amenities: Bear Boxes, Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Mount Rose Campground
Fees: $25 per night for single sites
Nearby Attractions: Tahoe Rim Trail, Mount Rose Summit Trail
Lake Tahoe Picnic Areas
- Kaspian Day Use Area
- West shore near Tahoe City
- Lakeside Picnic Area
- Restrooms, Kayaking, Swimming
- Kilner Park
- 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City, at corner of Ward Ave.
- Playgrounds, Tennis Courts, Sand Volleyball
- Restrooms, Picnic Area
- William Kent Day Use Area
- West shore near Tahoe City
- Lakeside Picnic Area
- Restrooms, Kayaking, Swimming
- William B. Layton Memorial Park
- Tahoe City
- 3 Acres, Picnic Grounds overlooking lake
- Rocky Shoreline, Museum
- Robert Pomin Park
- Next to Lake Forest Campground
- Playgrounds, Picnic Area
- Athletic Field, Limited Parking
- Kings Beach
- 700 feet of Shore Front
- Picnic Area, Playground
- Open Dawn to 10 PM, Restrooms
- Gently Sloping Beach
- Swimming, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boat Launch
- Parking (fee)
- Kings Beach Plaza
- Adjacent to Kings Beach SRA
- Walking Paths, Grassy Area
- Basketball Court, Restrooms Nearby
- Host Events like Crafts Fairs
- Sand Harbor
- 3 miles south of Incline Village, NV
- Restrooms, Picnic Tables
- Sandy Beaches, Visitor Center
- Boat Launch
- Memorial Point
- Between Incline Village and Sand Harbor
- Restrooms, Picnic Tables
