Near D.L. Bliss State Park · California
Campgrounds near D.L. Bliss State Park
8 campgrounds in our data are within 6 miles of D.L. Bliss State Park: D.L. Bliss State Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Meeks Bay Resort, Sugar Pine Point State Park, RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort, Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort, Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort, Fallen Leaf Campground.
Summary
| Campground | From D.L. Bliss State Park | Max RV length | Hookups | Dogs | Booking | Agency | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 0 mi | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | None | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 2.7 mi | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | Not listed | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Meeks Bay Resort | 2.9 mi | 22 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Full (water, electric, sewer) | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | 3.9 mi | 32 ft (trailer 26 ft) | None | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | 5.5 mi | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Full (water, electric, sewer) | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] |
| Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | 5.5 mi | Not listed | Not listed | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] |
| Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | 5.5 mi | Not listed | Not listed | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | 5.8 mi | 45 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] |
D.L. Bliss camping was first come, first served through September 30, 2026, then closed; the park is closed to vehicles from October 1. Family sites are $35 a night ($45 Beach Camp). There are no hookups; showers and a dump station serve registered campers. [California State Parks]
The campground was built in 1934 and its parking pads are small: campers/motorhomes to 18 ft and trailers to 15 ft. Lester Beach and Calawee Cove are in the park, and the Rubicon Trail starts at Calawee Cove. [California State Parks]
Dogs are allowed in developed areas only (campsites, paved roads and paths, fire roads, parking), not on beaches or dirt trails. [California State Parks]
Campgrounds in our six Lake Tahoe sections within 6 miles (straight-line) of D.L. Bliss State Park, nearest first. Distances are straight-line, not driving. Distances are straight-line. Official facts checked 2026-10-18; listing facts update with each feed refresh.
Search these stays with dates →842 campsites across 8 campgrounds
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
First come, first servedSites from $35/night
Compare at a glance: hookups, RV length, bear storage, season
Computed from official pages (linked tags) and listings; "Not listed" means no source we use states it. Official RV limits override listing lengths.
| Campground | Area | Hookups | Max RV length | Bear / food storage | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.L. Bliss State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (D.L. Bliss State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food storage lockers are important and required (California State Parks) California State Parks | 2026: first come, first served through the night of September 30, when camping closed for the season; closed to vehicles from October 1 (walk-in day use) California State Parks |
| Emerald Bay State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (Emerald Bay State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food, beverages, toiletries and scented trash must go in the campsite's metal food locker except while eating or cooking; ice chests may not be stored in vehicles. Bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to a $1,000 fine) California State Parks | Eagle Point Campground and the Boat In Campground have closed for the 2026 season (page updated Aug 24, 2026) California State Parks |
| Meeks Bay Resort | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Meeks Bay Resort under permit) | 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | 2026 opening May 9 (LTBMU opening dates); closing date not listed USDA Forest Service |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 32 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Open year-round (Forest Service LTBMU camping page). Reservations through September 30 in the western loop; from October 1 all sites are first come, first served in the front loop only. Showers and dump station close for winter in October California State Parks |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | 20 full-hookup and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) Recreation.gov | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | RV campground open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter USDA Forest Service |
| Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Bear-proof food locker at each campsite Recreation.gov | Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) USDA Forest Service |
| Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Bear-proof food locker at each campsite Recreation.gov | Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) USDA Forest Service |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 187 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | Typically open mid-May through mid-October; 2026 opening May 22 Recreation.gov |
Hookups & rig specs
Rig length, pull-through, power, water, sewer and dump station. Blue linked tags are official sources; "Listing" tags come from the booking listing; "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
| Campground | Max rig length | Pull-through | Power (amps) | Water hookup | Sewer hookup | Dump station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Meeks Bay Resort | Not listed | 3 of 66 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 22 electric sites (amps not listed) Listing · Recreation.gov | 23 of 23 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 22 of 23 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | 32 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 15 of 105 RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 15 of 105 RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | Dump station; closes and is winterized in October California State Parks |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | 20 full-hookup and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) Recreation.gov | 98 of 98 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 21 of 98 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Dump station (closes in winter) Recreation.gov |
| Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 84 of 84 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 31 of 31 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | 187 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 23 of 196 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Booking & price
| Stay | Run by | From Lake Tahoe | Max rig (listed / official) | Hookups & power | Booking | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.L. Bliss State Park | California State Parks | 7.7 mi | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $35/night |
| Emerald Bay State Park | California State Parks | 10.1 mi | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $25/night |
| Meeks Bay Resort | Recreation.gov | 6.3 mi | 23 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $33/night |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | California State Parks | 5.6 mi | Official limit 32 ft max camper/motorhome; 26 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $35/night |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | Recreation.gov | 11.2 mi | Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length) | 20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) | Not listed | $50/night |
| Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | Recreation.gov | 11.2 mi | 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $50/night |
| Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | Recreation.gov | 11.2 mi | 31 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $50/night |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | Recreation.gov | 11.8 mi | Longest RV site listed: 187 ft (187 of 187 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Recreation.gov: individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites up to 12 months | $47/night |
Head-to-head
- Compare Sugar Pine Point vs D.L. Bliss
- Compare Fallen Leaf vs Camp Richardson
- Compare Sugar Pine Point vs Meeks Bay Resort
- Compare D.L. Bliss State Park vs Emerald Bay State Park
- Compare Meeks Bay Resort vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort
- Compare Emerald Bay State Park vs Sugar Pine Point State Park
- Compare Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort
- Compare Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs Fallen Leaf Campground
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Sources
- California State Parks — D.L. Bliss SP (checked 2026-10-18)