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Zephyr Cove RV & Campground
Overview
Lake Tahoe is one of the most stunning destinations on the planet, making it a top choice for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy RV cruising and camping. Zephyr Cove Resort's award-winning RV Park & Campground provides the perfect balance of modern amenities and the peaceful charm of a beautiful wooded setting.
A major advantage of staying at Zephyr Cove Resort's RV Park & Campground is its prime location on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe, just a short stroll from the Zephyr Cove Restaurant, beach access, the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler, marina activities, horseback riding, and a general store.
Recreation
Beach Activities - The mile-long sandy beach at Zephyr Cove Resort provides endless opportunities for fun in the sun.
Watercraft Rentals - We're here to help you find the perfect water toys, from ski boats to paddleboats, all available right on the shores of Zephyr Cove Resort.
Horseback Riding - At South Lake Tahoe, all trails lead to fun! Zephyr Cove Resort Stables guided horseback trail rides are a great way to experience the area’s serenity and beauty in summer.
Facilities
Zephyr Cove RV & Campground features 92 RV sites, 47 walk-in campsites, and10 drive-in campsites, all nestled beneath the shade of pine trees at scenic Lake Tahoe.
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Natural Features
A major advantage of staying at Zephyr Cove Resort's RV Park & Campground is its prime location on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe, just a short stroll from the Zephyr Cove Restaurant, beach access, the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler, marina activities, horseback riding, and a general store.
Nearby Attractions
Year-Round Attractions
- M.S. Dixie II Cruises - The award-winning M.S. Dixie II, South Lake Tahoe's largest cruising vessel, departs from Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina and offers daytime cruises, dinner cruises, and private charters.
- Zephyr Cove Marina -
- Zephur Cove Restaurant - Open year-round, Zephyr Cove Restaurant serves an array of American favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and features a full bar offering beer, wine, and cocktails throughout the day and evening.
- Lake Tahoe Adventures - Lake Tahoe Adventures offers year-round experiences, from exhilarating ATV and RZR tours through the backcountry during the summer to thrilling snowmobile tours in the winter, all designed to immerse you in the beauty of nature and awaken your adventurous spirit.
- Casinos - Located in Stateline, NV are a multitude of casinos featuring live entertainment, special events, and nightlife.
Winter Attractions
- Zephyr Cove Snowmobiles - With a fleet of more than 100 snowmobiles, clothing rentals, and private group tours, Zephyr Cove Snowmobiles are Lake Tahoe's top snowmobile destination.
- Adventure Mountain - With a base elevation of 7,400 feet, Adventure Mountain is the highest tubing destination with the most amount of snowfall and the largest area of tubing terrain in the entire Tahoe Basin.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations and changes made outside 48 hours from check-in will be charged a $20.00 fee. Cancellations and changes made inside the 48 hours will be charged the first night room deposit.
Camp site features
Across 150 camp sites:
- Electric hookups: 92 of 150 sites
- Water hookups: 93 of 150 sites
- Sewer hookups: 86 of 150 sites
- Fire pit: all 150 sites
- Pets allowed: 147 of 150 sites
- ADA accessible: 9 of 150 sites
- Longest rig: 50 ft
- Largest party: 6 people
- Power up to 50 amps
- Equipment: RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, VEHICLE
Directions
**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
Stay Limit
Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.
Reviews
Ratings (296)
5 stars
126
4 stars
77
3 stars
32
2 stars
35
1 stars
26
Gabrielle D
Loop:4
Site:35
Reviewed 17 hours ago
I wish I would’ve known that there was such an uphill to the campsite! Absolutely beautiful, gorg campgrounds. Just would have loved a heads up that the .5 mile is all uphill ! :)
Jenny G
Loop:2
Site:1
Reviewed 18 hours ago
The campers right next to us screamed the whole night, we really wanted to enjoy camping and it sadly was ruined. We are a fairly young couple and tried to reason they’re just young adults having fun. But this was a whole level of disrespect. We did not want to say anything due to being right next to them, the fear of bad actions towards us.
Alejandra D
Loop:4
Site:39
Reviewed 2 days ago
We had a great experience camping here! The campground was clean, peaceful, and well maintained. The restrooms were very clean, which we really appreciated.
We brought two large tents, and both fit comfortably on our campsite 39. The only downside is that the campsites are very close together, so you can easily hear conversations and noise from neighboring campers.
Also, be prepared for the walk up to the campsite—the hill is very steep. We needed two wagon trips to haul all of our camping gear up, so keep that in mind if you’re bringing a lot of equipment.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back. Just plan ahead if you have a lot of gear, and don’t expect much privacy due to the proximity of the campsites.
Barbara W
Loop:1
Site:161
Reviewed 4 days ago
Great campground! Shady, decent amount of space between most sites. Beach directly across the street within walking distance. Close to grocery stores and restaurants. The biggest improvement would be the cleanliness of the bathrooms. They needed more cleaning. Will def be back.
Lucy K
Loop:1
Site:175
Reviewed 4 days ago
Prefect location. Loved being in the trees and able to walk to the lake across the street. Only reason not 5 starts is one of the bathhouses backed up and flooded while we were there and they didn't fix it (that I know of) during our stay. We had an RV with hookups so it was fine but for tent camping that could have been quite inconvenient.
alex w
Loop:1
Site:143
Reviewed 5 days ago
We had a great experience while staying here. The staff was extremely helpful, accommodating and friendly. This will be our go to place every time we’re in Zephyr Cove and Lake Tahoe.
Eric M
Loop:3
Site:193
Reviewed 7 days ago
Front desk was rude and the rv/trailer spots do not have bear boxes. We did not feel comfortable in our pop up trailer especially after hearing the employees talk about how often bears have been ripping into cars. The place is also expensive. I know it isn’t the same experience, but when you can get a hotel room in the area for cheaper than this campground’s small area to simply park on, that ruins the spirit of camping.
Dominic V
Loop:3
Site:189
Reviewed 8 days ago
We had a great time in spot 189. Rv sites are not wide so be ready for a tight fit. We loved being at the top of the hill. We could see the lake through the trees! Tent campers are next door and we were worried it would be awkward with how close they were but it wasn't. Quiet nights and mornings and a short easy walk to the beach was great! Don't waste anytime at the restaurant for dinner though. Every employee at the campground was very friendly and was on top of keeping it clean and organized!
Karen D
Loop:3
Site:187
Reviewed 8 days ago
The guy that drove around in the golf cart was so helpful when we were trying to back the trailer. He went above and beyond find people whose vehicles were in our way to have them move them so we could get into our spot.
Jim L
Loop:1
Site:114
Reviewed 8 days ago
The location is 5 stars. However, the sites are not level which is really annoying. My site was borderline unusable. My front stabilizers were maxed out in order to get level and it was stressful. Be careful when booking a spot. Some are more level than others. Also, the laundry was out of order for the entire 7 days we were there. Nobody seemed to know what was along on in the office.
Daniel M
Loop:1
Site:125
Reviewed 9 days ago
The campsite is well-located, just across the road from the lake. The facilities are good for a large RV, offering electricity, water, and other hookups. However, the laundry was out of order, and the convenience store at the reception had very few items for those who forgot to pack essentials.
The main area for improvement is staff training. On the 4th of July, the staff almost blocked us from entering. As our car stopped to drop us off near the entrance, the staff started yelling that we couldn't park there, assuming we were just beach visitors. They wouldn't listen to us. Once they finally realized we were registered guests with an RV parked inside, they looked embarrassed. I highly recommend better customer service training for the local team.
paul d
Loop:1
Site:165
Reviewed 10 days ago
Don't take your boat! They will not let you bring it on the property (even if you are taking it to the lake everyday)!
William S
Loop:1
Site:171
Reviewed 12 days ago
Beautiful, convenient spot! Clean and surprisingly quiet considering the number of people. Walking to the beach was perfect, too.
Tim S
Loop:1
Site:155
Reviewed 13 days ago
Great campground, nice and quiet, right across from the beach.
Rebekah I
Loop:4
Site:28
Reviewed 13 days ago
Great campground. If you do the walk-in sites, prepare to walk UPHILL for a long while before you get to the back ones. There was also a bear scavenging that tore through several campsites overnight and demolished their food supplies. I don't think they had things properly stowed, so just be bear aware! Super awesome location right off the beach - just a short five minute walk. Shower facilities also available.
Barbara R
Loop:1
Site:148
Reviewed 16 days ago
Too crowded, small spaces, hard to maneuver the roads, no grass and bathroom were horrible. Great location.
Heath B
Loop:1
Site:165
Reviewed 17 days ago
Great location, but cleanliness needs improvement
Zephyr Cove has a fantastic location with easy access to the Lake Tahoe beaches. The bathroom and shower facilities themselves are great, but the major downside is the upkeep. Even though we stayed during non-holiday weekdays, the restrooms, showers, and garbage areas were not cleaned frequently enough—it felt like they weren't even being attended to daily. It’s a wonderful park, but the maintenance definitely needs to step it up during the week.
Jill S
Loop:1
Site:162
Reviewed 18 days ago
Zephyr Cove is a great location. The campers are packed in, but the shower was hot and forceful. The hook ups are in great shape and the restaurant across the street, plus the beach, plus the ferry ride are all positives for this location.
Lesle H
Loop:1
Site:133
Reviewed 19 days ago
It’s all about location!! Great views and nice rv full setups. It’s close to casinos, restaurants, and the Heavenly Gondola. The rv park sits across the street from Lake Tahoe. Easy walk to a large beach area, restaurant, and the new store.
Isaac F
Loop:1
Site:150
Reviewed 19 days ago
Awesome park in a great location. Staff were very cordial and helpful, at check in, the store, and down around the beach. It was great having full hook ups at a park that's been around for so long. Spots can be a little tight for larger towables, but it worked out.
Belal S
Loop:1
Site:119
Reviewed 21 days ago
It was our first-time here and enjoyed this campground thoroughly. My son had his 15th birthday kayaking in the Lake Tahoe with his mom. We will revisit and stay longer next time.
Steve D
Loop:1
Site:111
Reviewed 21 days ago
Campground was nice and close to the lake, but you have to cross a pretty major highway to get to the lakefront. There are walk signals though. My biggest complaint is that the laundry room was out of order- not one machine, the whole room! That was one of the major factors for me in booking Zephyr Cove, I’d been on the road for over a week and needed to do some laundry.
Sergio M
Loop:4
Site:56
Reviewed 21 days ago
An excellent place, highly recommended; this is my second year going, and it is really great
Joseph S
Loop:1
Site:120
Reviewed 22 days ago
The beach across from the street is a great place to visit to relax and enjoy the sunset. On the other hand, everyone is very close to each other. The RVs are just a few feet from each other. At my location, 5 RVs are packed together. There is a lack of privacy.
Rachel B
Loop:1
Site:107
Reviewed 23 days ago
This was such a great campground! We had some water trouble and within 5 minutes of letting the office know we had several staff at our site and they didn't stop working until the problem was solved! Will definitely visit again!!
Betsy C
Loop:1
Site:129
Reviewed 24 days ago
We come back here every year. The campground is clean and quiet. You don’t feel like you are on top of each other and it’s so nice to have the resort and spectacular views right across the highway. It never disappoints.
Barbara N
Loop:1
Site:127
Reviewed 24 days ago
We have been coming here every year for over 10 years . We love camping at RV park. Its conveniently located right across from the beach.
Curtis A
Loop:4
Site:42
Reviewed 24 days ago
Overall it's a great location and it's well run and easy to navigate and we enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, the restaurant had very limited food options and we hope that they can increase those in the future.
Devona T
Loop:2
Site:4
Reviewed 25 days ago
Zephyr cove campground, is a wonderful place to stay! Close enough to walk to the lake, and have a great day! Bathrooms were clean! Shower is good! Luckily didn’t get no visits from bears! But they do have big enough bear proof cages to store all food! Will be back again to stay soon!!
Duncan G
Loop:1
Site:101
Reviewed 25 days ago
The campsite slot was next to facility’s entry/exit and right on south tahoe blvd (20 feet away)…less than 10 feet away from the adjacent campsite
The noise was terrible from the roadway
I feel like my money was stolen here
I would never recommend this facility
Michael L
Loop:1
Site:152
Reviewed a month ago
The overall condition of the facility has gone down over the years. They need more trash pickups, all people were forced to leave items outside next to cans. Talk about bear food. There needs to be better attention to the cleanliness of the restrooms. I believe they should be serviced at least twice a day. Many of the lights in the various rooms did not work. Weeds were abundant throughout the sites. Now that there are no longer any discounts, I feel they facility should be better taken care of.
David W
Loop:1
Site:169
Reviewed a month ago
Overall good experience based on their location and landscape. However, showers and bathrooms are in poor conditions, staff at check in was unpolite and sarcastic!
Stafford F
Loop:1
Site:139
Reviewed a month ago
This place is large but just a huge dustbowl with very uneven sites. Theresa at the front desk was one of the worst examples of park personnel we have encountered. She was rude, short, and not helpful at all. She needs to find another job because clearly she does not like her current one.
We initally got a site that was 11" off level in a motorhome. We asked if we could move and her answer was 'we're full. I asked about some of the empty sites (I had already scoped out which ones might be closer to level) and she finally said 'Well we have some drive in sights that are not reservable'... I told her 'well we just drove in and we are here... she then looked and mentioned a couple... One of them is the exact one that not only a minute before was 'full'.
I could NEVER recommend this park to anyone. BTW we have been RVing for over 25 years so not new to staying in parks. Be careful but YMMV
Ray or Patricia T
Loop:2
Site:5
Reviewed a month ago
Just wanted to shout out to the whole staff thank you for your hospitality, you are great and made our stay very comfortable. A special thank you to Avery and Carlos for providing excellent customer service and being professional with all our interactions.
Thank you
Donna D
Loop:1
Site:136
Reviewed a month ago
The dinner cruise on the Dixie was amazing. What an opportunity to meet people from all over the world, be entertained and see beautiful scenery. The customer service on the boat was extraordinary.
Andrew S
Loop:1
Site:123
Reviewed a month ago
Facility is very nicely maintained, with many accommodations, including full hook-ups, showers, and flush toilet bathrooms in several locations in the campground. Roads in this campground are extremely tight, so backing in with a lot of experience is needed. We scouted out this campground before we reserved a site, so that we would know the approach and clearances that we needed for our toy hauler. Knowing the length of the site is not enough—there are trees and branches and other obstacles that can affect your approach in this campground. We will absolutely return to this campground! The resort facilities are awesome, including beach access directly across the street, boat rentals, parasailing, a lake cruise, full restaurant, gift shop, and more. Well worth the cost to stay!
joel m
Loop:1
Site:159
Reviewed a month ago
We have been camping at Zephyr for 35 years. Always loved the grounds and employees. When we checked in the bathrooms and showers were trashed. Not just messy but disgusting. Trash and toilet seat covers all over the floor, cans full, sink and mirrors nasty. We stayed 3 days, during that time the bathrooms and showers were untouched. Zero maintenance. When we left the last morning they still had not been touched. Employees driving around on carts but no cleaning. Never had this problem before. For 100 dollars a nite they can surely do better. Will it stop me from coming back… no we love Zephyr Cove. Just no sure what’s going on this year.
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