Bear River Group Campground vs Big Silver Group: side-by-side comparison
Listed from $115 vs $145/night · 40.2 vs 23.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Bear River Group Campground for a lower nightly rate (from $115 a night listed vs from $145 a night listed).
Public-agency campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Bear River Group Campground | Big Silver Group |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 5.0 (9 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 5.0 (1 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $115/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $145/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | No RV sites listed (listing) | 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Not listed — check with campground | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | Not listed — check with campground | 0 pull-through, 1 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 4 gravel site driveways (listing) | 1 paved site driveways (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 1 (3 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (1 report) (listing) |
| Shade | 0 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | Not listed — check with campground | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 40.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 29.7 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 23.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 14.7 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Bear River Group Campground or Big Silver Group?
Big Silver Group is closer: 23.2 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 40.2 miles for Bear River Group Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Bear River Group Campground and Big Silver Group?
Bear River Group Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Big Silver Group: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Bear River Group Campground: Not listed — check with campground. Big Silver Group: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Bear River Group Campground vs Big Silver Group?
Bear River Group Campground: No RV sites listed (listing). Big Silver Group: 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there cell service at Bear River Group Campground or Big Silver Group?
Bear River Group Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 1 (3 reports) (listing). Big Silver Group: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (1 report) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Bear River Group Campground and Big Silver Group?
Bear River Group Campground is rated 5.0 from 9 reviews on Recreation.gov; Big Silver Group is rated 5.0 from 1 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Bear River Group Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Big Silver Group: live availability, sites and rules
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