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California · North Shore (CA)
Lake Forest Campground is in Tahoe City, CA, run by Tahoe City Public Utility District. It has tent and RV sites, with an official RV limit of 25 ft.
| Agency / operator | Tahoe City Public Utility District |
|---|---|
| Booking | First come, first served (no reservations) [Tahoe City PUD] |
| Max RV / trailer length | 25 ft (official) [Tahoe City PUD] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Open for the 2026 summer season, first come, first served, no reservations (TCPUD page); season dates not listed — the info sheet says the 20 sites depend on spring run-off [Tahoe City PUD] |
| Hookups | None — No hookups [Tahoe City PUD] |
| Dogs | Dogs OK on leash, never left alone [Tahoe City PUD] |
| Lake access | A few blocks from Lake Forest Beach [Tahoe City PUD] |
| First come, first served | First come, first served only ($30/night, 10-day maximum) [Tahoe City PUD] |
Sources: Tahoe City PUD — Lake Forest Campground (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Availability coming soon · check with Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD)
This campground isn't in our live listing feed yet, so we don't show open sites or prices. No reservations; pay at the Lake Forest Boat Ramp kiosk or the drop box
First come, first served (no reservations)Run by: Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD)
Campsites: 20 camp sites (TCPUD page); 20 campsites for tents and campers (2026 information sheet)
Facts checked 2026-10-18 on:
Official limit 25 ft maximum vehicle length — TCPUD page: vehicles can be no longer than 25 ft. 2026 information sheet: 30 ft for self-contained motor homes, 25 ft trailer length; truck/trailer combos must be disconnected. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
2500 Lake Forest Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
7.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
1.8 mi to Tahoe City (straight-line)
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Tahoe City Public Utility District campground a few blocks from Lake Forest Beach on the North Shore. Twenty first-come, first-served sites for tents and campers, $30 a night with a 10-day maximum stay. Portable restrooms and pump water; no showers, hookups or dump station.
Managed by Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the tcpud.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 10.1 mi · Emerald Bay 15.9 mi
Picks are 25 ft or shorter — the official RV length limit here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
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