Cruises & boats
Fashoda
California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)
Fashoda is in Pollock Pines, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent sites.
1000 ICE HOUSE ROAD
25.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe16.8 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Fashoda. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 25.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Water
- Drinking water listed Listing
- Price
- Lowest listed rate $36/night (live price once you pick dates) Listing
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Beach Access
- Drinking Water
- Firewood Vender
- Grills
- Parking Area
Why stay here?
- Rated 4.0★ across 72 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
- Showers on site (per listing).
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Site & accommodation options
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Tent Only Nonelectric
30 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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$36/night
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 011 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 007 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 028 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 022 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 024 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 017 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 014 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 001 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 026 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 006 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 016 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 027 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 025 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 012 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 003 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 015 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 018 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 009 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 013 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 030 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 029 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 019 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
✓ 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
Fashoda: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Fashoda?
- No RV sites listed (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Fashoda?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Fashoda?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Kathy W ★ 4 · Aug 2025Kelly and Justin get 5 stars. Both were really nice and helpful. The rude campers next to me with their party lights get a zero. Like like being next to a live concert event. Fashoda is beautiful.
Kalolina T ★ 5 · Aug 2025Camp bathroom were clean. Good camp hosts.
Kelli D ★ 4 · Aug 2025Great beach! Pleasant facilities, tons of shade and both grill and fire pit are well kept. showers having hours is a bit weird but we managed. Restrooms are vault toilets so be prepared. Bears are no joke, secure your goods.
Location
1000 ICE HOUSE ROAD
25.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
16.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Fashoda Campground sits on a narrow peninsula along the eastern shore of Union Valley Reservoir, offering immediate access to a wide, open lake that draws swimmers, sailors, water-skiers and anglers. The reservoir lies in the Crystal Basin and covers roughly 25,000 acres at about 5,100 feet elevation, so mornings are often crisp and the surrounding forests part of Eldorado National Forest and steeped in Gold Rush-era history frame long water views rather than dense, closed canopy. Wildlife is common: mule deer browse the edges, and keep an eye and camera out for spotted owls, bobcats and porcu…
Amenities
Accessible Vault ToiletsBeach AccessDrinking WaterFirewood VenderGrillsParking AreaPets AllowedScenic OverlooksShowersTrailheads
Nearby activities
Wildlife ViewingHuntingFishingCampingWater Activities
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing No RV sites listed
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (23 reports), T-Mobile 3 (15 reports), Verizon 4 (15 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 30 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $36/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 25.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 16.8 mi
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Things to do near Emerald Bay
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe RPod
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $115/nightvia Outdoorsy
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