West Point Campground vs Yellowjacket: side-by-side comparison
27 vs 23.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
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 | West Point Campground | Yellowjacket |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (19 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (62 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $36/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $34/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | 17 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (25 of 35 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 | 1 pull-through, 16 back-in (listing) | 0 pull-through, 31 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 15 paved site driveways (listing) | 36 paved site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Water at 1 site (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 3 (7 reports), AT&T 4 (5 reports), T-Mobile 3 (3 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (20 reports), Verizon 4 (20 reports), T-Mobile 3 (13 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | Not listed — check with campground | 0 of 36 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 27 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 23.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, West Point Campground or Yellowjacket?
Yellowjacket is closer: 23.9 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 27 miles for West Point Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at West Point Campground and Yellowjacket?
West Point Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Yellowjacket: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
West Point Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Yellowjacket: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at West Point Campground vs Yellowjacket?
West Point Campground: 17 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing). Yellowjacket: Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (25 of 35 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at West Point Campground and Yellowjacket?
West Point Campground: Water at 1 site (listing). Yellowjacket: Drinking water listed (listing).
Is there cell service at West Point Campground or Yellowjacket?
West Point Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (7 reports), AT&T 4 (5 reports), T-Mobile 3 (3 reports) (listing). Yellowjacket: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (20 reports), Verizon 4 (20 reports), T-Mobile 3 (13 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate West Point Campground and Yellowjacket?
West Point Campground is rated 5.0 from 19 reviews on Recreation.gov; Yellowjacket is rated 4.0 from 62 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- West Point Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Yellowjacket: live availability, sites and rules
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