Forbes Creek vs Tunnel Mills II: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 45 ft vs 30 ft · listed from $132 vs $99/night.
Verdict: Pick Forbes Creek for room for a longer rig (45 ft longest listed site vs 30 ft longest listed site); pick Tunnel Mills II for a lower nightly rate (from $99 a night listed vs from $132 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 | Tunnel Mills II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $99/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: 30 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) | 0 pull-through, 1 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 2 paved site driveways (listing) | 2 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Drinking water listed (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| 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) | 2 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 15 nights max (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Getting there | 40.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 29.6 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 34.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 21.3 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Forbes Creek or Tunnel Mills II?
Tunnel Mills II is closer: 34.9 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 Tunnel Mills II?
Forbes Creek: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Tunnel Mills II: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Forbes Creek: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Tunnel Mills II: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Forbes Creek vs Tunnel Mills II?
Forbes Creek: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (listing). Tunnel Mills II: Longest RV site listed: 30 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 Tunnel Mills II?
Forbes Creek: Drinking water listed (listing). Tunnel Mills II: Not listed — check with campground.
How do guests rate Forbes Creek and Tunnel Mills II?
Forbes Creek is rated 4.0 from 6 reviews on Recreation.gov; Tunnel Mills II is rated 4.0 from 3 reviews on Recreation.gov.
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