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Mount Rose

Nevada · East Shore & Incline (NV)

Mount Rose is in Incline Village, NV, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites.

5.0 (98 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
Incline Village, NV
16.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe8.1 mi to Sand Harborstraight-line
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Where Mount Rose fits

Area
East Shore & Incline campgrounds
Booking & agency
Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe · Big-rig-friendly campgrounds (40 ft+) · Pull-through RV sites at Lake Tahoe · Van & truck camper camping at Lake Tahoe · Dog-friendly campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
Near landmarks
Campgrounds near Sand Harbor
Nearest alternatives
Honey Hill Tahoe Farm (9.2 mi) · Spooner Lake State Park (11.9 mi) · Alpine Meadow Campground (12 mi)

Quick facts

Agency / operatorUSDA Forest Service — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Recreation.gov facility page)
BookingRecreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNo official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 52 ft [Recreation.gov]
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
DogsRecreation.gov lists pets allowed at the campsites [Recreation.gov]

Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov — Mount Rose Campground (Humboldt-Toiyabe NF) (checked 2026-10-18). "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: 55 ft (19 of 19 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
Between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off the Mount Rose Highway (SR-431) Official
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  • Accessible Site
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Fee Station
  • Firewood
  • Host

Why stay here?

  • 8.1 mi from Sand Harbor (straight-line).
  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 55 ft.
  • Rated 5.0★ across 98 guest reviews.

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Site & accommodation options

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Tent Only Nonelectric
Up to 6 people
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$32/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 28 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 26 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 52 ftNo hookups
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Before you go

NV Nevada rules for campers

Booking
Nevada State Parks book on ReserveNevada 3 days to 11 months ahead, opening at 8 a.m. Pacific. Forest Service sites on Recreation.gov. Nevada State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
National Forest land in the basin: Forest Order 19-24-03 (bear-resistant storage for all unattended food and refuse). Spooner's walk-in camps have bear boxes. USDA Forest Service Nevada State Parks
Chains
NDOT traction and chain requirements: when controls are up on SR-431, SR-207 and US-50 (Glenbrook to Carson City) only 4WD/AWD with snow tires or vehicles with chains may pass. Live status on nvroads.com. NDOT NDOT nvroads.com

Longest RV site listed: 55 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Mount Rose: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Mount Rose?
Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Mount Rose have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Mount Rose?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Mount Rose?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Giancarlo D ★ 5 · Sep 2025
Really good sites with lots of privacy. Really enjoyed our stay.
Ann R ★ 5 · Sep 2025
We love this campground. The sites are well maintained. The restrooms are immaculate. Easy access to the trailhead to the meadows.
Carl B ★ 5 · Sep 2025
This is a great campsite. There couldn't be a better host.

Location

16.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
8.1 mi to Sand Harbor (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

Perched high on the western slope of Mount Rose at about 9,300 feet, Mount Rose Campground sits between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off State Route 431 (the Mount Rose Highway). The site is shaded by a mix of lodgepole, Jeffrey and white pine plus red fir, so most camps get afternoon shade even at this elevation; the thin mountain air and rapidly changing weather make layers and a good sleeping bag advisable. Hiking is the campground's main draw: trailheads for Tahoe Meadows, the Tahoe Rim Trail, the Mount Rose Wilderness routes and the Mount Rose Summit Trail begin very near the loop, so you can…

Amenities

Accessible SiteCampfire RingsDrinking WaterFee StationFirewoodHostParking AreaPaved RoadsPaved SitesRestrooms

Nearby activities

HikingCampingBikingClimbing
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Managed by USDA Forest Service (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest). 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: 55 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 19 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 26 paved site driveways; 6 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (39 reports), AT&T 3 (36 reports), T-Mobile 3 (11 reports)
Water
Listing Water at 1 site
Shade
Listing 26 of 26 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off the Mount Rose Highway (SR-431) Source: Recreation.govListing 16.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 8.1 mi to Sand Harbor (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
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Kayak & SUP

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

4.7 (272) 2.5 hr
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Kayak & SUP

Clear Kayak Tour of Lake Tahoe (from Incline Village)

4.8 (162) 2.5 hr
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E-bike & bike

Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

4.7 (105) 4 hr
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No rig? Fly & Drive

RV rentals for this stay

Picks are 55 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
Pick up in Lake Tahoe

2025 Winnebago EKKO 623B (All-Season Unique Class C Mercedes Sprinter)

Class C motorhomeSleeps 4 5 (6)
Reno, NV
Delivery up to 20 mi
to see if it's open
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 8.1 mi · Emerald Bay 27.1 mi

from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
from $325/nightvia Outdoorsy

Other stays nearby

Washoe Lake State Park

Reno & Carson · NV
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites $10/night
≈ $10 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from reservenevada.com · Continue to reservenevada.com ↗

Spooner Lake State Park

East Shore & Incline · NV
Tent sites · RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 3 sitesSites $10/night
≈ $10 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from reservenevada.com · Continue to reservenevada.com ↗

Honey Hill Tahoe Farm

Truckee & Donner · CA
Cabins / glamping
Check availability
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Mount Rose, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundWashoe Lake State Park8.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesLoop A: $10/nightCheck availability on reservenevada.com ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupVirginia City RV Park13.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeSpooner Lake State Park11.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesNCC: $10/nightCheck availability on reservenevada.com ↗
  • Next closestHoney Hill Tahoe Farm9.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗