Adventure
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.
Nevada City, CA
38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe24.1 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| 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.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Hipcamp — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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
- Pull-through / back-in
- Not listed — check with campground
- 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
- 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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Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF, not driving.
- Closest glampingTailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse2.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee28.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeNorth Fork3.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestCamp WAN-NA-B at Bear Valley0.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Site: from $54/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp
Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18.
| Site | Fr 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
Open, but not for your setup
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 20 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- Hookup sites listed (type not always specified).
Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
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- 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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North Fork
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