Near Zephyr Cove · Nevada
Campgrounds near Zephyr Cove
8 campgrounds in our data are within 8 miles of Zephyr Cove: Zephyr Cove RV & Campground, Nevada Beach Campground, Campground by the Lake, RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort, Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort, Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort, Tahoe Valley Campground, Fallen Leaf Campground.
Summary
| Campground | From Zephyr Cove | Max RV length | Hookups | Dogs | Booking | Agency | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Cove RV & Campground | 0 mi | 50 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Water + electric | Campground only | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Nevada Beach Campground | 1.7 mi | 45 ft | Not listed | Campground only | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Campground by the Lake | 4.6 mi | Not listed | None | Yes, leashed | Operator's own booking | City of South Lake Tahoe | [1] |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | 7.1 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 | 7.1 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 | 7.1 mi | Not listed | Not listed | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] |
| Tahoe Valley Campground | 7.4 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Operator's own booking | Private — Thousand Trails | [1] |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | 7.7 mi | 45 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] |
Zephyr Cove Resort's RV park and campground is open year-round. Pets are allowed in the campground on a leash at all times, but not on the beach. [USDA Forest Service][USDA Forest Service]
On Recreation.gov, 93 of its 150 sites are RV electric sites with water (82 list 50-amp and 10 list 30-amp service), and 30 are pull-throughs. Sewer hookups aren't listed. [Recreation.gov]
Nevada Beach Campground, about 1.7 miles away (straight-line), allows vehicles to 45 ft and is open May–October, with the beach on the lake side of the highway. [USDA Forest Service]
Campgrounds in our six Lake Tahoe sections within 8 miles (straight-line) of Zephyr Cove, 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Cove RV & Campground | Stateline & Zephyr Cove (NV) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Zephyr Cove Resort under permit) | 92 electric sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 50 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 | Open year-round (Forest Service LTBMU camping page) USDA Forest Service |
| Nevada Beach Campground | Stateline & Zephyr Cove (NV) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service | 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 | Seasons of use: May–October (2026 opening May 22) USDA Forest Service |
| Campground by the Lake | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · City of South Lake Tahoe (Parks & Recreation) | None: no electric or water hookups at any campsite City of South Lake Tahoe | Not listed | Not listed | 2026 season: opens Friday May 1, 2026 and closes Monday October 26, 2026 (last overnight Sunday October 25). Reservations from opening day through September; October is first come, first served only. Loops D and E reservable from opening day, Loop F from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend; all of Loop C is first come, first served all season. No same-day reservations. City of South Lake Tahoe |
| 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 |
| Tahoe Valley Campground | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · Thousand Trails | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Open year round (operator page; the Forest Service LTBMU camping page also lists Tahoe Valley as year-round) Thousand Trails |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Cove RV & Campground | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 30 of 85 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 92 electric sites (amps not listed) Listing · Recreation.gov | 93 of 93 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Yes Listing · Recreation.gov |
| Nevada Beach Campground | 45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service | 0 of 51 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Campground by the Lake | Not listed | Not listed | None: no electric or water hookups at any campsite City of South Lake Tahoe | Potable water at the entrance and community spigots in each loop City of South Lake Tahoe | Not listed | Dump station, free with a reservation ($15 for public use) City of South Lake Tahoe |
| 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 |
| Tahoe Valley Campground | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Cove RV & Campground | Recreation.gov | 7.8 mi | Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (91 of 93 RV sites list a length) | 92 electric sites | Not listed | $29/night |
| Nevada Beach Campground | Recreation.gov | 9.1 mi | Official limit 45 ft maximum vehicle length (Forest Service) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Not listed | $47/night |
| Campground by the Lake | City of South Lake Tahoe (Parks & Recreation) | 11.2 mi | Not listed | None: no electric or water hookups at any campsite | CivicRec online for Loops D–F (May–Sept); Loop C and October first come, first served | Not listed |
| 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 |
| Tahoe Valley Campground | Thousand Trails | 13.3 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Online on the operator's site | Not listed |
| 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 Nevada Beach vs Zephyr Cove
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- Compare Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs Fallen Leaf Campground
- Compare Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort
- Compare Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort vs Fallen Leaf Campground
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Sources
- USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin: Camping & Cabins (checked 2026-10-18)
- USDA Forest Service — Zephyr Cove Resort (checked 2026-10-18)
- Recreation.gov — Zephyr Cove RV & Campground (checked 2026-10-18)
- USDA Forest Service — Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion (checked 2026-10-18)