Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Follow the slideshow links for information on camping reservations, beaches and picnic areas, Desolation Wilderness permits, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, summer recreation and much more!

Fallen Leaf Campground sign. The Crystal Range sits behind Mt. Tallac. Nevada Beach on Lake Tahoe's East Shore The Stream Profile Chamber at the visitor center provides a view of the stream environment through aquarium-like windows. The Honeymoon Cabin at Tallac Historic Site sits alongside the south shore of Lake Tahoe. Lake of the Sky Journal Kayaker paddles on Lake Tahoe. Kokanee salmon school during fall spawning. Kid jumping off boat into Lake Tahoe American Black Bear

Reviews

3,564 reviews
5 stars
2,240
4 stars
691
3 stars
291
2 stars
180
1 stars
162
JJP B
Loop:1
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Reviewed 5 days ago
Great RV site next to the beach. Lodge across the street has a good restaurant. Would certainly stay here again!
Tim S
Loop:Area Fallen Leaf Campground
Site:
Reviewed 5 days ago
Beautiful campsites and friendly staff. Hard to get in, but highly recommend.
Ron A
Loop:Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion
Site:
Reviewed 5 days ago
Site #8 is a fantastic site, super private and you have your own path to and from there lake had a great time as always
Mary S
Loop:Area Fallen Leaf Campground
Site:
Reviewed 5 days ago
By the road. No space for a tent without sleeping on rocks. We had a three person tent. Nowhere for a hammock. Site cannot accommodate more than a two person ten. This is a very tiny site.
Sharlene E
Loop:2
Site:
Reviewed 5 days ago
I loved our campsite at Zephyr Cove. It is in a great location and the tent sites our right by huge boulders which are fun to climb on. There is also shade from pine trees. Bathrooms were very clean and showers were free. I would definitely stay here again.
Christopher K
Loop:William Kent Campground
Site:
Reviewed 5 days ago
We had a great stay -- site was well kept, facilities were of good quality, and we really appreciated the proximity to the beach. Great location!
Popularity: Very busy

Busiest in August, when about 100% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

Campgrounds

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has 9 campgrounds, 805 campsites in total.

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