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Ice House

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

Ice House is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

4.0 (163 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
ELDORADO
25.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe16.3 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 — Ice House. "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

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (48 of 77 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
25.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.3 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood Vender
  • Grills
  • Pets Allowed

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 163 guest reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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Your dates & setup

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Site & accommodation options

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Standard Nonelectric
7 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
13 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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Walk To
Up to 6 people
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Standard Nonelectric
10 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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5 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 12 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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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

Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Ice House: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Ice House?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (48 of 77 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Ice House have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Ice House?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Ice House?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Kristi H ★ 5 · Oct 2025
Great campground and nice hosts
Yvonne H ★ 5 · Oct 2025
Beautiful campgrounds, great scenery.
Steven J ★ 5 · Oct 2025
Friendly camp hosts. Helped me navigate the online payment system. Hadn’t used it before. Beautiful area nice lake close to sites.

Location

ELDORADO
25.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
16.3 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Ice House Campground sits on the western edge of Ice House Reservoir in Eldorado National Forest, about 12 miles from Riverton and reached by following Highway 50 east toward the Crystal Basin Recreation Area and then continuing up Ice House Road and Forest Route 32. The site occupies a mixed conifer landscape at roughly 5,500 feet elevation where ponderosa pines, cedars and manzanita shade a mix of shoreline and inland sites; the reservoir itself covers about 700 acres. The campground was renovated in 2022 and has 87 total campsites: 60 sites are set up for both RVs and tents, 17 are RV-only,…

Amenities

Campfire RingsDrinking WaterDump StationFirewood VenderGrillsPets AllowedPicnic AreaSelf Pay StationShowersVault ToiletsWater Spigot

Nearby activities

HikingCampingBoatingBikingWater 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 Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (48 of 77 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 8 pull-through, 60 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 82 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (49 reports), AT&T 3 (44 reports), T-Mobile 3 (38 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 2 of 81 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $28/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 25.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.3 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 16.3 mi

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Build around it

Things to do near Emerald Bay

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Cruises & boats

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6 (987) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
from $116Continue to Viator
Air tours

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

4.8 (235) 10 min–12 minFree cancellation
from $139Continue to Viator
Cruises & boats

Private Emerald Bay Boat Cruise 2 Hours Lake Tahoe Up To 12 Guest

4.6 (52) 2 hrFree cancellation
from $650Continue to Viator
Cruises & boats

Emerald Bay Private Sightseeing Boat Tours

5.0 (30) 2 hrFree cancellation
from $690Continue to Viator
No rig? Fly & Drive

RV rentals for this stay

Picks are 45 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.

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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 Ice House fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Emerald Bay State Park (16.1 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (17.4 mi) · Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (17.8 mi)

Other stays nearby

Fashoda

US-50 west · CA 4.0 (72)
Tent sites
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Sunset-Union Valley

US-50 west · CA 4.0 (238)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Wolf Creek

US-50 west · CA 4.0 (59)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Ice House, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundFashoda3.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey17.8 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeSunset-Union Valley3.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestWolf Creek4.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗