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Fashoda

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

Fashoda is in Pollock Pines, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent sites.

4.0 (72 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
1000 ICE HOUSE ROAD
25.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe16.8 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Fashoda. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): 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
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  • 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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✓ 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 2025
Kelly 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 2025
Camp bathroom were clean. Good camp hosts.
Kelli D ★ 4 · Aug 2025
Great 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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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.

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SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
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Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
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Delivers to Lake Tahoe

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $115/nightvia Outdoorsy

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Where Fashoda fits

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