Sugar Pine Point State Park
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Vans & truck campers
Camping at Lake Tahoe in a van or truck camper
24 campgrounds publish a length you can check a van or truck camper against: Sugar Pine Point State Park, Meeks Bay Resort, William Kent Campground, Lake Forest Campground, Tahoe State Recreation Area, D.L. Bliss State Park, Zephyr Cove RV & Campground, Nevada Beach Campground, Emerald Bay State Park, RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort and 14 more.
Summary
| Campground | Max RV length | Hookups | Dogs | Booking | Agency | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | 32 ft (trailer 26 ft) | None | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Meeks Bay Resort | 22 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Full (water, electric, sewer) | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] |
| William Kent Campground | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Campground only | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Lake Forest Campground | 25 ft | None | Yes, leashed | First come, first served (no reservations) | Tahoe City Public Utility District | [1] |
| Tahoe State Recreation Area | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | None | No | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | None | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Zephyr Cove RV & Campground | 50 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Water + electric | Campground only | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Nevada Beach Campground | 45 ft | Not listed | Campground only | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | Not listed | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Full (water, electric, sewer) | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | 45 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] |
| Silver Creek-Truckee | 30 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Goose Meadows | 30 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Alpine Meadow Campground | 30 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Mount Rose | 52 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Donner Memorial State Park | 28 ft (trailer 24 ft) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Prosser Family | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Boca Campground | 36 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Lakeside (Truckee) | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Boca Rest Campground | 45 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Boca Spring | 20 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Boyington Mill | 60 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest | [1] [2] |
| Camp Shelly | 24 ft | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Operator's own booking | Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (Forest Service permit) | [1] [2] |
| Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park) | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | Not listed | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
Sleeping in a vehicle outside a campground is restricted around the lake: on National Forest land in the basin, dispersed camping ("vehicle camping or overnighting") isn't permitted. [USDA Forest Service]
Campgrounds in our Lake Tahoe sections with a published length (official limit, or Recreation.gov's site list) — so you can check your van or truck camper against it. Tent-only, walk-in and boat-in camps are left out. Distances are straight-line. Official facts checked 2026-10-18; listing facts update with each feed refresh.
Search van-friendly sites with dates →Overnight rules outside campgrounds
South Lake Tahoe's city code counts sleeping in a vehicle as camping and prohibits it in city parks, on public streets, rights-of-way and sidewalks in residential plan areas and the tourist core, within 100 ft of transit stops or permanent campgrounds, and near waterways; on private property you need the owner's consent. [City of South Lake Tahoe City Code § 4.70.240][City of South Lake Tahoe City Code § 8.05.110]
In the Emerald Bay area overnight parking isn't allowed, and the maximum vehicle length is 18 ft. [California State Parks]
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, dispersed camping isn't allowed anywhere within park boundaries. [Nevada State Parks]
1,466 campsites across 24 campgrounds
Lake Forest Campground
Lake Forest Campground
Tent sites · RV sites
Availability coming soon
Check with Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) · Continue to tcpud.org ↗
Camp Shelly
Camp Shelly
Tent sites · RV sites
Closed for the season
Check with Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) · Continue to larpd.org ↗
Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park)
Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park)
Tent sites · RV sites
Closed for the season
Check with California State Parks (Sierra District) · Continue to reservecalifornia.com ↗
Compare at a glance: hookups, RV length, bear storage, season
Computed from official pages (linked tags) and listings; "Not listed" means no source we use states it. Official RV limits override listing lengths.
| Campground | Area | Hookups | Max RV length | Bear / food storage | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 32 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Open year-round (Forest Service LTBMU camping page). Reservations through September 30 in the western loop; from October 1 all sites are first come, first served in the front loop only. Showers and dump station close for winter in October California State Parks |
| Meeks Bay Resort | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Meeks Bay Resort under permit) | 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | 2026 opening May 9 (LTBMU opening dates); closing date not listed USDA Forest Service |
| William Kent Campground | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; operated by California Land Management) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 57 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates); closing date not listed USDA Forest Service |
| Lake Forest Campground | North Shore (CA) · Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) | None Tahoe City PUD | 25 ft (official limit) Tahoe City PUD | Not listed | Open for the 2026 summer season, first come, first served, no reservations (TCPUD page); season dates not listed — the info sheet says the 20 sites depend on spring run-off Tahoe City PUD |
| Tahoe State Recreation Area | North Shore (CA) · California State Parks (Tahoe State Recreation Area) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food, beverages, toiletries and scented trash must go in the campsite's metal food locker except while eating or cooking; ice chests may not be stored in vehicles. Bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to a $1,000 fine) California State Parks | The campground has closed for the 2026 season California State Parks |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (D.L. Bliss State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food storage lockers are important and required (California State Parks) California State Parks | 2026: first come, first served through the night of September 30, when camping closed for the season; closed to vehicles from October 1 (walk-in day use) California State Parks |
| Zephyr Cove RV & Campground | Stateline & Zephyr Cove (NV) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Zephyr Cove Resort under permit) | 92 electric sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | Open year-round (Forest Service LTBMU camping page) USDA Forest Service |
| Nevada Beach Campground | Stateline & Zephyr Cove (NV) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | Seasons of use: May–October (2026 opening May 22) USDA Forest Service |
| Emerald Bay State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (Emerald Bay State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food, beverages, toiletries and scented trash must go in the campsite's metal food locker except while eating or cooking; ice chests may not be stored in vehicles. Bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to a $1,000 fine) California State Parks | Eagle Point Campground and the Boat In Campground have closed for the 2026 season (page updated Aug 24, 2026) California State Parks |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | 20 full-hookup and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) Recreation.gov | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | RV campground open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter USDA Forest Service |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 187 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | Typically open mid-May through mid-October; 2026 opening May 22 Recreation.gov |
| Silver Creek-Truckee | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Goose Meadows | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpine Meadow Campground | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mount Rose | East Shore & Incline (NV) · USDA Forest Service (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 55 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee & Donner (CA) · California State Parks (Donner Memorial State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 28 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Summer camping; the park itself stays open year-round for trails and winter recreation California State Parks |
| Prosser Family | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 60 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boca Campground | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lakeside (Truckee) | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boca Rest Campground | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 45 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boca Spring | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boyington Mill | Truckee & Donner (CA) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 60 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Camp Shelly | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (special use permit) | Not listed | 24 ft (official limit) Livermore Area Recreation and Park District | Not listed | 2026 season June 12 – September 7, 2026 (LARPD) Livermore Area Recreation and Park District |
| Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park) | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (Sierra District) | Not listed | 18 ft (official limit) ReserveCalifornia | Not listed | Eagle Point Campground has closed for the 2026 season (California State Parks, updated 08/24/2026) California State Parks |
Hookups & rig specs
Rig length, pull-through, power, water, sewer and dump station. Blue linked tags are official sources; "Listing" tags come from the booking listing; "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
| Campground | Max rig length | Pull-through | Power (amps) | Water hookup | Sewer hookup | Dump station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | 32 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 15 of 105 RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 15 of 105 RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | Dump station; closes and is winterized in October California State Parks |
| Meeks Bay Resort | Not listed | 3 of 66 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 22 electric sites (amps not listed) Listing · Recreation.gov | 23 of 23 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 22 of 23 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed |
| William Kent Campground | 57 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 0 of 79 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lake Forest Campground | 25 ft (official limit) Tahoe City PUD | Not listed | None Tahoe City PUD | Pump water / water spigot by the dumpster Tahoe City PUD | Not listed | None Tahoe City PUD |
| Tahoe State Recreation Area | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zephyr Cove RV & Campground | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 30 of 85 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 92 electric sites (amps not listed) Listing · Recreation.gov | 93 of 93 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Yes Listing · Recreation.gov |
| Nevada Beach Campground | 45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service | 0 of 51 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | 20 full-hookup and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) Recreation.gov | 98 of 98 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 21 of 98 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Dump station (closes in winter) Recreation.gov |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | 187 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 23 of 196 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Silver Creek-Truckee | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 6 of 27 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Goose Meadows | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 6 of 24 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Alpine Meadow Campground | 30 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 6 of 24 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mount Rose | 55 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 1 of 20 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | 1 of 19 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 1 of 19 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed |
| Donner Memorial State Park | 28 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Prosser Family | 60 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 0 of 29 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boca Campground | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 11 of 20 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lakeside (Truckee) | 50 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 17 of 42 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boca Rest Campground | 45 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 15 of 39 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boca Spring | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 1 of 17 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Boyington Mill | 60 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 1 of 11 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Camp Shelly | 24 ft (official limit) Livermore Area Recreation and Park District | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park) | 18 ft (official limit) ReserveCalifornia | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Booking & price
| Stay | Run by | From Lake Tahoe | Max rig (listed / official) | Hookups & power | Booking | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | California State Parks | 5.6 mi | Official limit 32 ft max camper/motorhome; 26 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $35/night |
| Meeks Bay Resort | Recreation.gov | 6.3 mi | 23 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $33/night |
| William Kent Campground | Recreation.gov | 7.2 mi | Longest RV site listed: 57 ft (76 of 76 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $42/night |
| Lake Forest Campground | Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) | 7.6 mi | Official limit 25 ft maximum vehicle length — TCPUD page: vehicles can be no longer than 25 ft. 2026 information sheet: 30 ft for self-contained motor homes, 25 ft trailer length; truck/trailer combos must be disconnected | None | No reservations; pay at the Lake Forest Boat Ramp kiosk or the drop box · 530-580-6279 | Not listed |
| Tahoe State Recreation Area | California State Parks | 7.7 mi | Official limit 18 ft max RV/camper; 15 ft max trailer — a small, historic campground with small turns and parking pads (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Not listed | $35/night |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | California State Parks | 7.7 mi | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $35/night |
| Zephyr Cove RV & Campground | Recreation.gov | 7.8 mi | Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (91 of 93 RV sites list a length) | 92 electric sites | Not listed | $29/night |
| Nevada Beach Campground | Recreation.gov | 9.1 mi | Official limit 45 ft maximum vehicle length (Forest Service) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Not listed | $47/night |
| Emerald Bay State Park | California State Parks | 10.1 mi | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $25/night |
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | Recreation.gov | 11.2 mi | Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length) | 20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) | Not listed | $50/night |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | Recreation.gov | 11.8 mi | Longest RV site listed: 187 ft (187 of 187 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Recreation.gov: individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites up to 12 months | $47/night |
| Silver Creek-Truckee | Recreation.gov | 12.6 mi | Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (15 of 15 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Goose Meadows | Recreation.gov | 14.6 mi | Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $22/night |
| Alpine Meadow Campground | Recreation.gov | 16.2 mi | Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | Not listed |
| Mount Rose | Recreation.gov | 16.6 mi | Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $32/night |
| Donner Memorial State Park | California State Parks | 18.8 mi | Official limit 28 ft max camper/motorhome; 24 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on reservecalifornia.com | $35/night |
| Prosser Family | Recreation.gov | 20.6 mi | Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Boca Campground | Recreation.gov | 20.9 mi | Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Lakeside (Truckee) | Recreation.gov | 21.2 mi | Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (37 of 42 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Boca Rest Campground | Recreation.gov | 22.5 mi | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (39 of 39 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Boca Spring | Recreation.gov | 22.6 mi | Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (16 of 16 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Boyington Mill | Recreation.gov | 23.7 mi | Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $20/night |
| Camp Shelly | Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) | Not listed | Official limit 24 ft maximum vehicle length — A few sites can hold vehicles or trailers up to a maximum of 24 feet in length and 10 feet in height; several sites take tent trailers or motor homes | Not listed | LARPD reservations (online, phone or email); one site per reservation · 925-373-5700 | Not listed |
| Eagle Point Campground (Emerald Bay State Park) | California State Parks (Sierra District) | Not listed | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer — Max trailer 15 ft; max camper/motorhome 18 ft | Not listed | ReserveCalifornia, up to 6 months ahead | Not listed |
Head-to-head
- Compare Nevada Beach vs Zephyr Cove
- Compare Sugar Pine Point vs D.L. Bliss
- Compare Camp Richardson vs Zephyr Cove
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- Compare Sugar Pine Point vs Meeks Bay Resort
- Compare Goose Meadows vs Silver Creek-Truckee
- Compare Boca Campground vs Boca Spring
- Compare D.L. Bliss State Park vs Emerald Bay State Park
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Sources
- USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin: Camping & Cabins (checked 2026-10-18)
- City of South Lake Tahoe City Code § 4.70.240 — Camping prohibited (eCode360) (checked 2026-10-18)
- City of South Lake Tahoe City Code § 8.05.110 — Camping in parks (eCode360) (checked 2026-10-18)
- California State Parks — Emerald Bay SP (page updated Aug 24, 2026) (checked 2026-10-18)
- Nevada State Parks — Spooner Lake & Backcountry (checked 2026-10-18)