Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF

California · Nearby: I-80 west of Donner Summit (CA)

Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF is in Nevada City, CA, listed on Hipcamp. It has tent and RV sites and glamping or cabin units.

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Nevada City, CA
38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe24.1 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorPrivate — Hipcamp
BookingOnline via Hipcamp (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

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Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 20 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
1 electric site Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 24.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Cookware
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Generators Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 20 ft.
  • Has Airstreams, cabins if you don't want to bring gear.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

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Site & accommodation options

Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

Campsite 2 - Surrounded by Cedars
Available for both nights

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from $45/night
≈ $90 est. total
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Campsite 1 - Across the Meadow
Available for both nights

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from $45/night
≈ $90 est. total
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Campsite 3 - Under the Trees
RVs up to 20 ftElectric
Available for both nights

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from $45/night
≈ $90 est. total
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Pearl the Airstream
Capacity not listed
Available for both nights

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from $100/night
≈ $200 est. total
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Two Creeks Cabin
Capacity not listed
Available for both nights

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Rate not listed
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Lowest open: Campsite 2 - Surrounded by Cedars
Available for your dates · 5 sites
from $45/night
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Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF, not driving.

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Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18.

SiteFr
23		Sa
24		Price
Campsite 2 - Surrounded by Cedars✓✓from $45
Campsite 1 - Across the Meadow✓✓from $45
Campsite 3 - Under the Trees✓✓from $45
Pearl the Airstream✓✓from $100
Two Creeks Cabin✓✓—

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Longest RV site listed: 20 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF?
Longest RV site listed: 20 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF have RV hookups?
1 electric site (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF?
Allowed (per the listing)

Location

38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
24.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
no

About

Bright Bear Camp is a private two-acre property bordering Tahoe National Forest. We are located at 4300' elevation down a mostly dirt road along the beautiful Bear River and Bear Valley. This is a very peaceful spot among the trees with a small meadow and creek on the property. As our name suggests, bears are occasionally in the area so keep an eye out. You may also see the spotted owls that live nearby - listen closely for their calls ([xxxxxxxx] There is much to explore in the area and more with only a short drive to the South Yuba River, Emerald Pools, Lake Spaulding, Donner Pass, Donner …

Amenities

CookwareDrinking WaterElectric HookupGenerators AllowedPets AllowedPicnic TableShowerToiletWater Hookup

Nearby activities

BikingHikingPaddlingSnow SportsSwimmingWildlife Watching
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 20 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 1 electric site
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 5 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing 38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 24.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
Available for your dates · 5 sitesSites from $45/night
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Things to do near Donner Lake

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No rig? Fly & Drive

RV rentals for this stay

Picks are 20 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.

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Where Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Glamping & cabins at Lake Tahoe · Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (19.4 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (25.7 mi) · Goose Meadows (27 mi)

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