Adventure
Kaspian Campground
California · West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA)
Kaspian Campground is in South Lake Tahoe, CA, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent sites, with no RVs (official).
South Lake Tahoe, CA
6.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe3.8 mi to Tahoe Citystraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No RVs: single-family sites for tent-only camping [USDA Forest Service] |
| Bear storage | Forest Order 19-24-03: unattended food and refuse must be in a bear-resistant container (bear boxes, wildlife-resistant dumpsters) [USDA Forest Service] |
| Season | Seasons of use: May–October (2026 opening May 22) [USDA Forest Service] |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Recreation.gov lists pets allowed at the campsites [Recreation.gov] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — Kaspian Campground (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — LTBMU Food and Refuse Storage (Forest Order 19-24-03) (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov — Kaspian Campground (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Reserve ahead. Open May–October (Forest Service seasons of use); 2026 opening May 22. Source: USDA Forest Service — Kaspian Campground
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Official: No RVs: single-family sites for tent-only camping (Forest Service) Official
- Hookups & power
- Not listed — check with campground
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Not listed — check with campground
- Getting there
- 6.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.8 mi to Tahoe City (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Host
- Parking Area
Why stay here?
- 3.8 mi from Tahoe City (straight-line).
- Rated 4.0★ across 54 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 walk to | – | – | $30 |
| 007 walk to | – | – | $30 |
| 003 walk to | – | – | $30 |
| 001 walk to | – | – | $30 |
| 008 walk to | – | – | $30 |
| 004 walk to | – | – | $30 |
| 002 walk to | – | – | $30 |
| 006 walk to | – | – | $30 |
| 009 walk to | – | – | $30 |
✓ 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
Kaspian Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Kaspian Campground?
- Official: No RVs: single-family sites for tent-only camping (Forest Service) Official
- When is Kaspian Campground open?
- Seasons of use: May–October (2026 opening May 22) Official
- What are the food storage rules at Kaspian Campground?
- Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters. Official
- Are pets allowed at Kaspian Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Dylan B ★ 4 · Sep 2025Campsite lines were a little hard to see in the dark.
Roberto R ★ 5 · Aug 2025Camping was an incredible experience! This particular campsite was fantastic, located just across the street from the lake that provided breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. There were numerous hiking trails nearby, perfect for exploring the beautiful surroundings and immersing ourselves in nature. The site itself was well-maintained, and I appreciated how clean it was. The restrooms were conveniently located and, while they weren't exactly luxurious, they were manageable and typically tidy. After all, we are camping, so one should have realistic expectations about amenities! I also want to remind fellow campers and tourists to please keep your area tidy and respect the natural environment. It’s essential to leave nothing behind and appreciate the beauty around us. Additionally, I urge everyone to refrain from smoking. Being considerate of your neighbors is crucial, as we all share this lovely planet together. Let’s do our part to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone! DON'T SMOKE!! !!!
Bethany S ★ 2 · Jul 2025We were sandwiched between two groups of way more than 6 people at each site and one group had a dog off leash the whole time. I wish the host would have intervened.
Location
6.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
3.8 mi to Tahoe City (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Kaspian Campground sits across California Highway 89 from the lake in a stand of tall ponderosa pine and white fir, a former picnic area where campsites are spaced to give a sense of privacy among evergreen shrubs. The unit contains nine single-family, tent-only sites; each site includes a picnic table and a metal campfire ring with grill, and a few spots frame filtered views of Lake Tahoe through the trees. The loop provides accessible flush toilets, drinking water, and trash collection, so you can expect developed facilities though the campground is small and focused on basic tent camping ra…
Amenities
Accessible Flush ToiletsHostParking Area
Nearby activities
Swimming SiteWater SportsHikingFishingInterpretive ProgramsCampingBoatingBiking
At a glance: all 17 facts with sources
At a glance
Managed by USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Official: No RVs: single-family sites for tent-only camping (Forest Service) Source: USDA Forest Service
- Road & site access
- Listing 9 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (21 reports), AT&T 3 (12 reports), T-Mobile 3 (9 reports)
- Water
- Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection Source: USDA Forest Service
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 9 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $30/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Most National Forest campgrounds at Lake Tahoe: 14-day limit per calendar year and six people per campsite Source: USDA Forest ServiceListing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 6.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.8 mi to Tahoe City (straight-line, not driving)
- Bear & food storage
- Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters Source: USDA Forest Service
- Season
- Seasons of use: May–October (2026 opening May 22) Source: USDA Forest Service
- Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Booking
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 11.4 mi · Sand Harbor 13.5 mi
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- Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- By rig & style
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- Near landmarks
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- Nearest alternatives
- William Kent Campground (1.8 mi) · Tahoe State Recreation Area (4.5 mi) · Sugar Pine Point State Park (4.7 mi)
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