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California · Nearby: I-80 west of Donner Summit (CA)
Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF is in Washington, CA, listed on Hipcamp. It has tent and RV sites and glamping or cabin units.
| Agency / operator | Private — Hipcamp |
|---|---|
| Booking | Online via Hipcamp (booking listing; window not listed) |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
"Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Hipcamp — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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Live from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Your dates will carry over. Choose “Campsite 2 - Surrounded by Cedars” on Hipcamp.
Your dates will carry over. Choose “Campsite 1 - Across the Meadow” on Hipcamp.
Your dates will carry over. Choose “Campsite 3 - Under the Trees” on Hipcamp.
Your dates will carry over. Choose “Two Creeks Cabin” on Hipcamp.
Your dates will carry over. Choose “Pearl the Airstream” on Hipcamp.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Live from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7.
| Site | Sa 7 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Campsite 2 - Surrounded by Cedars | ✓ | from $45 |
| Campsite 1 - Across the Meadow | ✓ | from $45 |
| Campsite 3 - Under the Trees | ✓ | from $45 |
| Two Creeks Cabin | ✓ | from $90 |
| Pearl the Airstream | ✓ | from $100 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Longest RV site listed: 20 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
24.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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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 …
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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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Delivers to Lake TahoeRVs to 20 ft vs 32 ft · 38.9 vs 43.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →RVs to 20 ft vs 30 ft · 38.9 vs 26.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →RVs to 20 ft vs 40 ft
Read comparison →Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF, not driving.
