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D.L. Bliss State Park
California · West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA)
D.L. Bliss State Park is near Lake Tahoe, run by California State Parks. It has tent and RV sites, with an official RV limit of 18 ft.
9881 Hwy 89
7.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe3.1 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | California State Parks |
|---|---|
| Booking | ReserveCalifornia — Up to 6 months to the day before arrival; new dates open daily at 8 a.m. PT [California State Parks] |
| Max RV / trailer length | 18 ft camper/motorhome; 15 ft trailer (official) [California State Parks] |
| Bear storage | Metal bear-resistant food locker at each campsite (inside 36" D × 43" W × 22" H); food, drinks, toiletries, scented trash and ice chests go in it day and night [California State Parks] |
| Season | 2026: first come, first served through the night of September 30, when camping closed for the season; closed to vehicles from October 1 (walk-in day use) [California State Parks] |
| Hookups | None — No hookups; showers and a dump station for registered campers [California State Parks] |
| Dogs | Dogs allowed in developed areas only (campsites, paved roads and paths, fire roads, parking); not on beaches or dirt trails [California State Parks] |
| First come, first served | 2026: first come, first served through September 30, then closed [California State Parks] |
Sources: California State Parks — ReserveCalifornia FAQ (rolling window examples) (checked 2026-10-18); California State Parks — D.L. Bliss SP (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Closed for season. Camping closed for the 2026 season after September 30; the park is closed to vehicles from October 1 (walk-in day use only). California State Parks hasn't posted 2027 camping dates on the park page yet. Source: California State Parks — D.L. Bliss SP
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) Official
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- Not listed — check with campground
- Booking
- Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving Official
- Getting there
- 7.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.1 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Campfire Allowed
- Fire Ring
- Food Locker
- Grill
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Why stay here?
- 3.1 mi from Emerald Bay (straight-line).
- Official RV length limit: 18 ft.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from D.L. Bliss State Park, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundMeeks Bay Resort2.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey11.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
- Closest public / first-comeSugar Pine Point State Park3.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on reservecalifornia.com ↗
- Next closestRV Village at Camp Richardson Resort5.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesRV Electric: $50/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB9 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $10 |
| HB16 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $10 |
| 122 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 125 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 130 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 126 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 113 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 114 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 115 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 116 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 118 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 119 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 120 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 123 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 128 west ridge campground (sites 113 - 130) | – | – | $35 |
| 5 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 6 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 7 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 10 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 14 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 15 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 17 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 19 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 20 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 23 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 24 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 26 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 28 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 37 upper pine (sites 33-88) | – | – | $35 |
| 38 upper pine (sites 33-88) | – | – | $35 |
| 39 upper pine (sites 33-88) | – | – | $35 |
| 41 upper pine (sites 33-88) | – | – | $35 |
| 1 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 2 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 3 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 4 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 13 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 21 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 22 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
| 30 lower pine (sites 1-32) | – | – | $35 |
✓ 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
Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks). Official road and access notes apply. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
D.L. Bliss State Park: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at D.L. Bliss State Park?
- Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) Official
- Does D.L. Bliss State Park have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- When is D.L. Bliss State Park open?
- 2026: first come, first served through the night of September 30, when camping closed for the season; closed to vehicles from October 1 (walk-in day use) Official
- How do I reserve a site at D.L. Bliss State Park?
- Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving. Official
- What are the food storage rules at D.L. Bliss State Park?
- Food storage lockers are important and required (California State Parks) Official
- Are pets allowed at D.L. Bliss State Park?
- Dogs allowed in developed areas only (campsites, paved roads and paths, fire roads, parking); not on beaches or dirt trails. Official
Location
9881 Hwy 89
7.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
3.1 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Max stay
- 15 nights
About
D.L. Bliss State Park borders Emerald Bay State Park to the north. It features one of the finest beaches in the Lake Tahoe region. The park also has popular hiking trails, such asA the Lighthouse Trail and the Balancing Rock Nature Trail. The beach is especially popular during summer months.
Amenities
Campfire AllowedFire RingFood LockerGrillInternetPets AllowedPicnic TableBathroomHot Water
Nearby activities
BirdwatchingBoatingCampingFishingGroup CampingHikingMuseumPicnic AreaScuba DivingStore ConvenienceSwimmingVisitor Center
At a glance: all 17 facts with sources
At a glance
Managed by California State Parks (D.L. Bliss State Park). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) Source: California State Parks
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Road & site access
- Listing 110 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Dogs allowed in developed areas only (campsites, paved roads and paths, fire roads, parking); not on beaches or dirt trails Source: California State ParksListing Pets allowed
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 110 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving Source: California State Parks
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $35/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 15 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 7.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.1 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Bear & food storage
- Food storage lockers are important and required (California State Parks) Source: California State Parks
- Season
- 2026: first come, first served through the night of September 30, when camping closed for the season; closed to vehicles from October 1 (walk-in day use) Source: California State Parks
- Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 3.1 mi · Sand Harbor 16.5 mi
Closed for the season
For your RV
- Official RV length limit: 18 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
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Read comparison →Where D.L. Bliss State Park fits
- Booking & agency
- Booking California State Parks at Lake Tahoe · First-come, first-served campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe · Van & truck camper camping at Lake Tahoe · Dog-friendly campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- Near landmarks
- Campgrounds near Emerald Bay · Campgrounds near D.L. Bliss State Park · Campgrounds near Camp Richardson · Campgrounds near Meeks Bay
- Nearest alternatives
- Emerald Bay State Park (2.7 mi) · Meeks Bay Resort (2.9 mi) · Sugar Pine Point State Park (3.9 mi)
Other stays nearby
RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort
Full-hookup RV sites
Available for your dates · 81 sitesSites $50/night
≈ $100 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 22 sitesSites $50/night
≈ $100 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Meeks Bay Resort
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
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