Big Silver Group vs South Fork Group: side-by-side comparison
Booking, water, access and rig fit side by side.
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 | Big Silver Group | South Fork 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 (1 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 2.0 (2 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $145/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Max rig length | 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (listing) | No RV sites listed (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pull-through / back-in | 0 pull-through, 1 back-in (listing) | 0 pull-through, 1 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 1 paved site driveways (listing) | 1 gravel 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): Verizon 1 (1 report) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (1 report) (listing) |
| Shade | 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 23.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 14.7 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 22.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 15.9 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Big Silver Group or South Fork Group?
South Fork Group is closer: 22.3 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 23.2 miles for Big Silver Group (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Big Silver Group and South Fork Group?
Big Silver Group: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). South Fork Group: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Big Silver Group: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). South Fork Group: Not listed — check with campground.
How long an RV fits at Big Silver Group vs South Fork Group?
Big Silver Group: 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (listing). South Fork Group: No RV sites listed (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there cell service at Big Silver Group or South Fork Group?
Big Silver Group: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (1 report) (listing). South Fork Group: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (1 report) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Big Silver Group and South Fork Group?
Big Silver Group is rated 5.0 from 1 reviews on Recreation.gov; South Fork Group is rated 2.0 from 2 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Big Silver Group: live availability, sites and rules
- South Fork Group: live availability, sites and rules
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