Sunset-Union Valley vs Wrights Lake: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 110 ft vs 99 ft · 25.6 vs 20.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Sunset-Union Valley for room for a longer rig (110 ft longest listed site vs 99 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 | Sunset-Union Valley | Wrights Lake |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (238 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (123 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $28/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $36/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 110 ft (51 of 119 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 99 ft (36 of 36 RV sites 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 | 8 pull-through, 111 back-in (listing) | 1 pull-through, 36 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 119 paved site driveways (listing) | 63 paved, 1 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 | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (80 reports), Verizon 3 (70 reports), T-Mobile 3 (30 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (44 reports), AT&T 0 (25 reports), T-Mobile 0 (19 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 3 of 115 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 0 of 64 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | Not listed — check with campground | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 25.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 17.2 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 20.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 9.9 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Sunset-Union Valley or Wrights Lake?
Wrights Lake is closer: 20.2 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 25.6 miles for Sunset-Union Valley (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Sunset-Union Valley and Wrights Lake?
Sunset-Union Valley: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Wrights Lake: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Sunset-Union Valley: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Wrights Lake: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Sunset-Union Valley vs Wrights Lake?
Sunset-Union Valley: Longest RV site listed: 110 ft (51 of 119 RV sites list a length) (listing). Wrights Lake: Longest RV site listed: 99 ft (36 of 36 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Sunset-Union Valley and Wrights Lake?
Sunset-Union Valley: Drinking water listed (listing). Wrights Lake: Not listed — check with campground.
Is there cell service at Sunset-Union Valley or Wrights Lake?
Sunset-Union Valley: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (80 reports), Verizon 3 (70 reports), T-Mobile 3 (30 reports) (listing). Wrights Lake: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (44 reports), AT&T 0 (25 reports), T-Mobile 0 (19 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Sunset-Union Valley and Wrights Lake?
Sunset-Union Valley is rated 4.0 from 238 reviews on Recreation.gov; Wrights Lake is rated 4.0 from 123 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Sunset-Union Valley: live availability, sites and rules
- Wrights Lake: live availability, sites and rules
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