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Foothill Ridge

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

Foothill Ridge is in Somerset, CA, listed on Hipcamp. It has tent and RV sites.

No reviews listedBook on Hipcamp
Somerset, 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
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Hipcamp — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Key facts

Max rig length
1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
44.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
  • Cookware
  • Drinking Water
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Why stay here?

  • Showers on site (per listing).

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Site & accommodation options

Live from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

The Shaded Walnut
RV length limit not listedHookups not listed
Available for all 1 night

Your dates will carry over. Choose “The Shaded Walnut” on Hipcamp.

from $40/night
≈ $40 est. total
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Lowest open: The Shaded Walnut
Available for your dates · 1 site
from $40/night
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SiteSa
7
Price
The Shaded Walnut✓from $40

✓ 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

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

Foothill Ridge: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Foothill Ridge?
1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Foothill Ridge have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Foothill Ridge?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Foothill Ridge?
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

Home of Mama Earth Farm, this 20 acre foothill property offers a rural but accessible location to connect with nature. Enjoy a simple place to call home after exploring the many nearby activities such as swimming in the local rivers, rock climbing, bike riding, hiking and wine tasting. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent under the shade of an old oak tree. Clean, level, soft tent spaces are maintained and the meadow grasses are trimmed. Enjoy easy access from the road and the serenity of the night in the foothills. No lights, just a dark sky of stars. Enjoy the sunrise and s…

Amenities

CookwareDrinking WaterPets AllowedPicnic TableShowerToilet

Nearby activities

BikingClimbingHikingHorseback RidingOHVSwimmingWildlife Watching
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 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $40/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 44.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $40/night

≈ $40 est. for 1 night on Hipcamp (lowest matching nightly rate × nights) · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Hipcamp. Nov 7 – Nov 8

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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.

Find an RV that fits →
Pick up near RNO

Spacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8

Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 5 (11)
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 RNO

2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
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 Tahoe

2024 Jayco Jay Flight SLX - THE One & Only Tahoe - Glacier Jaybird

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 4 5 (6)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Delivery up to 100 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia Outdoorsy

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Where Foothill Ridge fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (34.5 mi) · Emerald Bay State Park (35 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (36.4 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Foothill Ridge, not driving.

  • Closest similar private stayGold Ridge Forest8.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesGold Ridge Forest: from $99/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground11.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeSly Guard Cabin6.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closest4,000 ft Closer to Heaven3.8 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesEagle Point: from $84/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Other stays nearby

4,000 ft Closer to Heaven

US-50 west · CA
Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $84/night
≈ $84 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗

Gold Ridge Forest

US-50 west · CA
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $99/night
≈ $99 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗

Pinecone

US-50 west · CA
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites $60/night
≈ $60 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗