Forbes Creek vs Ponderosa Cove Campground: side-by-side comparison
Listed from $132 vs $170/night · 40.3 vs 34.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Forbes Creek for a lower nightly rate (from $132 a night listed vs from $170 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 | Forbes Creek | 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 (6 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (3 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $132/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $170/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 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 | 0 pull-through, 2 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 2 paved site driveways (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Water | Drinking water listed (listing) | Drinking water listed (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Shade | 0 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 15 nights max (listing) | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 40.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 29.6 mi to Palisades 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, Forbes Creek or Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Ponderosa Cove Campground is closer: 34.3 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 40.3 miles for Forbes Creek (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Forbes Creek and Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Forbes Creek: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Ponderosa Cove Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Forbes Creek: 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 Forbes Creek vs Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Forbes Creek: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 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 Forbes Creek and Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Forbes Creek: Drinking water listed (listing). Ponderosa Cove Campground: Drinking water listed (listing).
How do guests rate Forbes Creek and Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Forbes Creek is rated 4.0 from 6 reviews on Recreation.gov; Ponderosa Cove Campground is rated 4.0 from 3 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Forbes Creek: live availability, sites and rules
- Ponderosa Cove Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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