Campground by the Lake

California · South Lake Tahoe (CA)

Campground by the Lake is in South Lake Tahoe, CA, run by City of South Lake Tahoe. It has RV sites.

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1150 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe2 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Villagestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorCity of South Lake Tahoe
BookingOperator's own booking — CivicRec online for Loops D–F (May–Sept); Loop C and October first come, first served [City of South Lake Tahoe]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
Season2026 season: opens Friday May 1, 2026 and closes Monday October 26, 2026 (last overnight Sunday October 25). Reservations from opening day through September; October is first come, first served only. Loops D and E reservable from opening day, Loop F from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend; all of Loop C is first come, first served all season. No same-day reservations. [City of South Lake Tahoe]
HookupsNone — No electric or water hookups at any campsite [City of South Lake Tahoe]
DogsPets welcome ($2/night pet fee, up to 3 pets) [City of South Lake Tahoe]
Lake accessIn town, within walking distance of Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach [City of South Lake Tahoe]
First come, first servedLoop C and October: first come, first served [City of South Lake Tahoe]

Sources: City of South Lake Tahoe — Campground by the Lake (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): First come, first served. October: no advance reservations; campsites are first come, first served on site and weather dependent. The campground may close earlier than scheduled due to weather. Source: City of South Lake Tahoe — Campground by the Lake

Key facts

Max rig length
Not listed — check with campground
Pets
Pets welcome ($2/night pet fee, up to 3 pets) Official
Booking
CivicRec online for Loops D–F (May–Sept); Loop C and October first come, first served Official
Getting there
11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 2 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) Listing
All 17 facts with sources ↓
  • Water
  • Showers
  • Dump Station
  • Trash
  • Pets Allowed

Why stay here?

  • 2 mi from Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line).
  • First come, first served — no reservation needed (or possible).
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Choose a site

Availability coming soon · check with City of South Lake Tahoe (Parks & Recreation)

This campground isn't in our live listing feed yet, so we don't show open sites or prices. CivicRec online for Loops D–F (May–Sept); Loop C and October first come, first served

City of South Lake Tahoe (CivicRec)

campgroundbythelake@cityofslt.gov

Run by: City of South Lake Tahoe (Parks & Recreation)

Campsites: Not listed

Facts checked 2026-10-18 on:

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

No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Campground by the Lake: questions answered

Does Campground by the Lake have RV hookups?
None: no electric or water hookups at any campsite. Official
When is Campground by the Lake open?
2026 season: opens Friday May 1, 2026 and closes Monday October 26, 2026 (last overnight Sunday October 25). Reservations from opening day through September; October is first come, first served only. Loops D and E reservable from opening day, Loop F from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend; all of Loop C is first come, first served all season. No same-day reservations. Official
How do I reserve a site at Campground by the Lake?
CivicRec online for Loops D–F (May–Sept); Loop C and October first come, first served. Official
Are pets allowed at Campground by the Lake?
Pets welcome ($2/night pet fee, up to 3 pets) Official

Location

1150 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
2 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
Pets welcome ($2/night pet fee, up to 3 pets)

About

City of South Lake Tahoe campground in the middle of town, within walking distance of Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach. All sites are standard non-electric dry sites with no electric or water hookups; potable water spigots, coin-operated heated showers, a dump station (free with a reservation) and dumpsters are in the campground.

Amenities

WaterShowersDump StationTrashPets Allowed
At a glance: all 17 facts with sources

At a glance

Managed by City of South Lake Tahoe (Parks & Recreation). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the secure.rec1.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Electric service
None: no electric or water hookups at any campsite Source: City of South Lake Tahoe
Pets
Pets welcome ($2/night pet fee, up to 3 pets) Source: City of South Lake TahoeListing Pets welcome ($2/night pet fee, up to 3 pets)
Water
Potable water at the entrance and community spigots in each loop. Dump: Dump station, free with a reservation ($15 for public use) Source: City of South Lake Tahoe
Booking
CivicRec online for Loops D–F (May–Sept); Loop C and October first come, first served Source: City of South Lake Tahoe
Official fees
$47.04/night base fee per standard non-electric dry site (includes 12% TOT; up to 6 people and 1 car) plus a $10 reservation fee Source: City of South Lake Tahoe
Getting there
Listing 11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 2 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving)
Season
2026 season: opens Friday May 1, 2026 and closes Monday October 26, 2026 (last overnight Sunday October 25). Reservations from opening day through September; October is first come, first served only. Loops D and E reservable from opening day, Loop F from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend; all of Loop C is first come, first served all season. No same-day reservations. Source: City of South Lake Tahoe
Max rig length · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 7.2 mi · Sand Harbor 17.8 mi

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