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Lake Tahoe KOA Journey

California · South Lake Tahoe (CA)

Lake Tahoe KOA Journey is a private RV park in South Lake Tahoe, CA, listed on KOA. It has tent and RV sites and glamping or cabin units.

4.0 (1000 reviews)Book on KOA
760 US Highway 50
17.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe8.5 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorPrivate — KOA
BookingOnline via KOA (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer) — Listing shows full-hookup sites (water, electric, sewer) [KOA listing]

Sources: KOA listing — Lake Tahoe KOA Journey. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

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

Key facts

Max rig length
9 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
Hookups & power
5 full-hookup, 3 no-hookup sites · 30-amp listed Listing
Pets
Y Listing
Booking
Reservable on KOA Listing
Getting there
17.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 8.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • 30 Max Amp
  • 65 Max Length
  • Wi Fi
  • Pool 5 22 9 1
  • Propane
  • Fishing

Why stay here?

  • 8.5 mi from Emerald Bay (straight-line).
  • 5 full-hookup RV sites.
  • Has glamping units, cabins, Airstreams if you don't want to bring gear.

Choose a site

Your dates & setup

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Site & accommodation options

Live availability isn't connected for this stay — site types are from the listing; confirm your dates on KOA.

Individual Tent Site, No Hookups, Sand Tent Pad
RV length limit not listedNo hookups
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Enter your dates on KOA, then choose “Individual Tent Site, No Hookups, Sand Tent Pad”.

from $72/night
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Individual Tent Site, No Hookups, Sand Tent Pad
RV length limit not listedNo hookups
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Enter your dates on KOA, then choose “Individual Tent Site, No Hookups, Sand Tent Pad”.

from $92/night
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Individual Tent Site, Electric Only, Sand Tent Pad
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Enter your dates on KOA, then choose “Individual Tent Site, Electric Only, Sand Tent Pad”.

from $92/night
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Back In, Water Only
RV length limit not listedHookups not listed
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Enter your dates on KOA, then choose “Back In, Water Only”.

from $101/night
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Back In, 30 Amps, Full Hookups, Van Only (No RVs)
RV length limit not listedFull hookups
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Enter your dates on KOA, then choose “Back In, 30 Amps, Full Hookups, Van Only (No RVs)”.

from $114/night
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Back In, 30 Amps, Full Hookups
RV length limit not listedFull hookups
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from $135/night
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Back In, 30 Amps, Full Hookups CREEK SITE
RV length limit not listedFull hookups
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Enter your dates on KOA, then choose “Back In, 30 Amps, Full Hookups CREEK SITE”.

from $145/night
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Pull Thru, 30 Amps, Full Hookups HEAD-IN
RV length limit not listedFull hookups
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from $155/night
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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

Lake Tahoe KOA Journey: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Tahoe KOA Journey?
9 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Lake Tahoe KOA Journey have RV hookups?
5 full-hookup, 3 no-hookup sites · 30-amp listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Tahoe KOA Journey?
Reservable on KOA (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake Tahoe KOA Journey?
Y (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Guest ★ 5 · Jun 2026
My husband and I stayed at Lake Tahoe KOA. We arrived 30 minutes before the check-in time and were able to check in quickly. Staff was super friendly and they were able to take us to our camp site without any issue. Restrooms and showers were super clean. No issues throughout our stay at all. Will look to visit again soon!
Guest ★ 3 · Jun 2026
The checking staff was great, helpful and courteous. The wooded site we had was tight and uneven. The activities were fun but didn’t always match the schedule. The nightly price was almost the highest we have paid at a KOA. Certainly the highest we paid for that kind of site.
Guest ★ 4 · Jun 2026
Clean and well kept, which is always the KOA standard. Located right on Highway 50 which is well travelled, so there was a lot of road noise until later in the evening each night. The staff was very helpful, including the maintenance team who helped us back in to a very tricky spot. Thank you!

Location

760 US Highway 50
17.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
8.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
Y

About

Discover the ultimate camping destination in South Lake Tahoe, California! Just four miles from Lake Tahoe's stunning south shore , the Lake Tahoe KOA Holiday sits beneath the tall pines of the Sierra Nevada and alongside Echo Creek — offering a peaceful, scenic escape close to all the action. Whether you're seeking a classic tent camping experience , a full-hookup RV site , or a cozy lodging option , Lake Tahoe KOA has it all. | RV Sites: Choose from shaded full- and partial-hookup RV sites surrounded by forest views. | Tent Camping: Spacious, level tent sites perfect for couples or families …

Amenities

30 Max Amp65 Max LengthWi FiPool 5 22 9 1PropaneFishingFirewoodDog Park24 7 Laundry FacilityCamp StoreCreekForest ImmersionHeated PoolLimited WifiPlaygroundShowers

Nearby activities

Washoe Meadows State ParkAction Watersports At Lakeside MarinaLake Tahoe Golf CourseTahoe Sports Ski Run Boat CompanyBijou Bike ParkTimber Cove BeachZephyr Cove StablesTahoe Whitewater ToursHeavenly Gondola
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the KOA listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 9 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing 5 full-hookup, 3 no-hookup sites · 30-amp listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 5 back-in
Pets
Listing Y
Water
Listing Water at 6 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on KOA
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $72/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 17.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 8.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 8.5 mi · Sand Harbor 24.9 mi

Check availabilitySites from $72/night

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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

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

Compare Lake Tahoe KOA Journey with alternatives

All 228 comparisons →
Private RV park

vs Silver City RV Resort

Listed from $72 vs $40/night · 17.3 vs 13.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)

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Where Lake Tahoe KOA Journey fits

Area
South Lake Tahoe campgrounds
By rig & style
Full-hookup RV parks at Lake Tahoe · Glamping & cabins at Lake Tahoe · Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Tahoe Valley Campground (4.5 mi) · Fallen Leaf Campground (5.6 mi) · RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort (6.1 mi)

Other stays nearby

RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort

South Lake Tahoe · CA 4.0 (91)
Full-hookup RV sites
Available for your dates · 34 sitesSites $80/night
≈ $80 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗

Fallen Leaf Campground

South Lake Tahoe · CA 5.0 (1363)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗

Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort

South Lake Tahoe · CA 4.0 (53)
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lake Tahoe KOA Journey, not driving.

  • Closest glampingFallen Leaf Campground5.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupSilver City RV Resort20.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent No Hook Ups: from $40/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeLuther Pass Campground4.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicFirst come, first servedCheck availability on fs.usda.gov ↗
  • Next closestTahoe Valley Campground4.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on thousandtrails.com ↗