Cruises & boats
Pipi Campground
California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)
Pipi Campground is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
ELDORADO
42.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Pipi Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): 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: 35 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 0 pull-through, 25 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 42.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 35 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 145 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Your dates & setup
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Sites that match your setup
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Pipi Campground, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundCapps Crossing5.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground3.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeSly Guard Cabin12.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closest4,000 ft Closer to Heaven7.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesEagle Point: from $84/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18. Showing 40 of 50 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 004 walk to | W | W | $34 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 009 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 037 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 049 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 007 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 036 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 048 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 001 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 039 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 034 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 003 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | W | W | $36 |
✓ 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: 35 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Pipi Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Pipi Campground?
- Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Pipi Campground have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Pipi Campground?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Pipi Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
jen o ★ 5 · Oct 2025Beautiful & peaceful with tall tall trees.
Emily S ★ 3 · Sep 2025Good: Sites are nice. There is a lot of variety and the campground seems relatively well spread out. The river was cold but refreshing and beautiful. Bad: we heard gunshots very close by on multiple occasions which was unnerving.
Nancy F ★ 3 · Sep 2025There are no hiking trails from this campground. Host does not enforce leash requirement for dogs.
Location
ELDORADO
42.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (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
Pipi Campground (pronounced "pie pie") sits at about 4,100 feet in the central Sierra Nevada portion of Eldorado National Forest, where dense stands of cedar and fir shade campsites along the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River. The campground contains 32 sites in three loops: 22 sites designed for both RVs and tents, and 10 tent-only sites. Most parking aprons are paved with a few gravel spots; single sites accommodate up to two vehicles and six people. Practical amenities are straightforward drinking water and vault toilets are provided, a spacious picnic area runs along the river, and paved a…
Nearby activities
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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: 35 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 25 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 31 gravel site driveways; 1 hike-in site
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (52 reports), AT&T 0 (38 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 4 of 29 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $34/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Getting there
- Listing 42.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
First come, first served
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 35 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
Things to do in Lake Tahoe
Compare Pipi Campground with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Ice House
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vs Capps Crossing
Listed from $34 vs $105/night · 42.2 vs 36.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Wench Creek
42.2 vs 23.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Where Pipi Campground fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (29 mi) · Fallen Leaf Campground (32.2 mi) · Emerald Bay State Park (32.4 mi)
Other stays nearby
Cook's Station Campground
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Available for your dates · 10 sitesSites from $32/night
≈ $64 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
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4,000 ft Closer to Heaven
Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $84/night
≈ $168 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
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Pinecone
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites $60/night
≈ $120 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
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