Cook's Station Campground

California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)

Cook's Station Campground is in Pioneer, CA, listed on Hipcamp. It has tent and RV sites.

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Pioneer, CA
44.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorPrivate — Hipcamp
BookingOnline via Hipcamp (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer) — Listing shows full-hookup sites (water, electric, sewer) [Hipcamp listing]

Sources: Hipcamp listing — Cook's Station Campground. "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: 40 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
8 full-hookup, 1 no-hookup sites Listing
Pull-through / back-in
0 pull-through, 7 back-in Listing
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
44.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Clothes Washer
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Generators Allowed
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed

Why stay here?

  • 8 full-hookup RV sites, listed for rigs up to 40 ft.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Choose a site

Your dates & setup

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Showing options for: 35-ft RV.

Sites that match your setup

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

Back-In 38ft
RVs up to 38 ftFull hookups
✓ Fits your setup
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Back-In 38ft” on Hipcamp.

$59/night
≈ $118 est. total
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Back-In 40ft
RVs up to 40 ftFull hookups
✓ Fits your setup
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Back-In 40ft” on Hipcamp.

$59/night
≈ $118 est. total
Continue to Hipcamp ↗

Compare booking options

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option that fits your setup for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

HipcampMain booking button
Live availability & rates supplied by this provider
Lowest open: Back-In 38ft
Available for your dates · 2 sites
$59/night
Your dates are passed to this provider.

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Cook's Station Campground, not driving.

View calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18.

SiteFr
23		Sa
24		Price
Tent Dry Camping✓✓from $32
Small RV/Tent✓✓from $38
Back-In 24ft✓✓from $47
Dry Tent✓✓$49
Back-In 28ft✓✓$55
Back-In 34ft✓✓$55
Back-In 25ft✓✓$59
Back-In 26ft✓✓from $59
Back-In 38ft✓✓$59
Back-In 40ft✓✓$59

✓ 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: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Cook's Station Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cook's Station Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Cook's Station Campground have RV hookups?
8 full-hookup, 1 no-hookup sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cook's Station Campground?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cook's Station Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)

Location

44.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
no

About

At Cook’s Station Campground & Restaurant we do things the old-school way—with a side of comfort. Established way back in 1863, this place is packed with history and mountain grit. We’ve got 16 RV spots with hookups for those who like a few modern touches, and 10 dry camping sites for the folks who prefer it raw and rugged. Here's why you should camp with us: Full hookups and dry camping spots Restaurant and Saloon on site Close to lakes and trails Fresh air and good water at 5,000 feet elevation

Amenities

Clothes WasherDrinking WaterElectric HookupGenerators AllowedInternetPets AllowedSewer HookupShowerToiletTrash CansWater Hookup
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: 40 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 8 full-hookup, 1 no-hookup sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 7 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 10 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing 44.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
Available for your dates · 2 sitesRV site from $59/night
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For your RV

  • Longest RV site listed here: 40 ft.
  • No dump station listed — check with the provider.
  • Full-hookup sites listed.
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Where Cook's Station Campground fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
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Other stays nearby

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Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites $60/night
≈ $120 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗