Dru Barner Campground vs Ponderosa Cove Campground: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 50 ft vs 45 ft · 40.7 vs 34.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Dru Barner Campground for room for a longer rig (50 ft longest listed site vs 45 ft longest listed site).
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 | Dru Barner Campground | Ponderosa Cove Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (36 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (3 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Not listed — check with campground | Lowest listed rate $170/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 9 pull-through, 39 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 48 gravel site driveways (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Water | Water at 2 sites (listing) | Drinking water listed (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 4 (18 reports), AT&T 4 (8 reports), T-Mobile 3 (7 reports) (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Shade | 24 of 24 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 | 40.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 34.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 27.3 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Dru Barner Campground or Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Ponderosa Cove Campground is closer: 34.3 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 40.7 miles for Dru Barner Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Dru Barner Campground and Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Dru Barner Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Ponderosa Cove Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Dru Barner Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Ponderosa Cove Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Dru Barner Campground vs Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Dru Barner Campground: Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length) (listing). Ponderosa Cove Campground: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Dru Barner Campground and Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Dru Barner Campground: Water at 2 sites (listing). Ponderosa Cove Campground: Drinking water listed (listing).
Is there cell service at Dru Barner Campground or Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Dru Barner Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 4 (18 reports), AT&T 4 (8 reports), T-Mobile 3 (7 reports) (listing). Ponderosa Cove Campground: Not listed — check with campground. Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Dru Barner Campground and Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Dru Barner Campground is rated 4.0 from 36 reviews on Recreation.gov; Ponderosa Cove Campground is rated 4.0 from 3 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Dru Barner Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Ponderosa Cove Campground: live availability, sites and rules
Related guides
Other comparisons for Dru Barner Campground
- Dru Barner Campground vs Black Oak — RVs to 50 ft vs 40 ft · 40.7 vs 32.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
- Dru Barner Campground vs Stumpy Meadows — RVs to 50 ft vs 35 ft · 40.7 vs 32.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Other comparisons for Ponderosa Cove Campground
- Ponderosa Cove Campground vs Black Oak — RVs to 45 ft vs 40 ft · listed from $170 vs $70/night
- Ponderosa Cove Campground vs Stumpy Meadows — RVs to 45 ft vs 35 ft · listed from $170 vs $36/night
- Ponderosa Cove Campground vs Forbes Creek — Listed from $170 vs $132/night · 34.3 vs 40.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)