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Spooner Lake State Park
Nevada · East Shore & Incline (NV)
Spooner Lake State Park is in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Spooner Backcountry, run by Nevada State Parks. It has tent and RV sites and glamping or cabin units.
Carson City, NV
7.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe4.3 mi to Sand Harborstraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Nevada State Parks — Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park |
|---|---|
| Booking | ReserveNevada — 3 days to 11 months ahead; inventory opens at 8 a.m. PT [Nevada State Parks] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No RV sites: three primitive walk-in campgrounds and two cabins [Nevada State Parks] |
| Bear storage | Bear-resistant food and trash boxes at the walk-in campgrounds [Nevada State Parks] |
| Season | Spooner Lake Cabin and Wildcat Cabin available May 1–October 15 [Nevada State Parks] |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Pets welcome on a leash of not more than six feet [Nevada State Parks] |
| First come, first served | Unreserved sites: first come, first served, one night at a time [Nevada State Parks] |
Sources: Nevada State Parks — Reservations (checked 2026-10-18); Nevada State Parks — Spooner Lake & Backcountry (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on reservenevada.com — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- 3 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Not listed — check with campground
- Booking
- ReserveNevada: 3 days to 11 months ahead; inventory opens at 8 a.m. Pacific on a rolling window. Unreserved sites are first come, first served one night at a time Official
- Getting there
- 7.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 4.3 mi to Sand Harbor (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Picnic Table
- Shower
- Toilet
- Deck
- Furnished
- Living Room
Why stay here?
- 4.3 mi from Sand Harbor (straight-line).
- Has cabins if you don't want to bring gear.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
Choose a site
Your dates & setup
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Site & accommodation options
Live from reservenevada.com, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
NCC
RV length limit not listedHookups not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on reservenevada.com, then choose “NCC”.
MPC
RV length limit not listedHookups not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on reservenevada.com, then choose “MPC”.
HC
RV length limit not listedHookups not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on reservenevada.com, then choose “HC”.
Compare booking options
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
reservenevada.com (via UseDirect feed)Main booking button
Live availability & rates supplied by this provider
Lowest open: NCC
Available for your dates · 3 sites
$10/night
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Spooner Lake State Park, not driving.
- Closest glampingWilliam Kent Campground13.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupSilver City RV Resort8.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent No Hook Ups: from $40/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
- Closest public / first-comeZephyr Cove RV & Campground9.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestWashoe Lake State Park9.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesLoop A: $10/nightCheck availability on reservenevada.com ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect
Live from UseDirect, checked Oct 18.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCC campgrounds | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| MPC campgrounds | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| HC campgrounds | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| GDA group day use area | – | – | $25 |
| SLC spooner lake cabins | – | – | $65 |
| WCC spooner lake cabins | – | – | $65 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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
No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Spooner Lake State Park: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Spooner Lake State Park?
- 3 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
- Does Spooner Lake State Park have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- When is Spooner Lake State Park open?
- Spooner Lake Cabin and Wildcat Cabin available May 1–October 15. Official
- How do I reserve a site at Spooner Lake State Park?
- ReserveNevada: 3 days to 11 months ahead; inventory opens at 8 a.m. Pacific on a rolling window. Unreserved sites are first come, first served one night at a time. Official
- What are the food storage rules at Spooner Lake State Park?
- Bear-resistant food and trash storage boxes at the walk-in campgrounds; remove all food and trash when you leave. Official
Location
7.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
4.3 mi to Sand Harbor (straight-line)
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Policies
- Max stay
- 14 nights
About
Nestled in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Spooner Backcountry is a widespread recreational and natural oasis, with a lake surrounded by aspens and more than 12,000 acres of forested, open space. The park features 50 miles of hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trails and primitive roads. A few of the more popular trails are the Marlette, Red House, Flume and Tahoe Rim Trails. Camping and cabins are also available. The Spooner Lake Cabin sleeps four people comfortably and Wildcat Cabin sleeps two. Both cabins have basic amenities such as composting toilets, beds, cook stoves and wood burning stov…
Amenities
Picnic TableShowerToiletDeckFurnishedLiving RoomNon SmokingStoveSuppliesWood Stove
At a glance: all 17 facts with sources
At a glance
Managed by Nevada State Parks (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Spooner Backcountry). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservenevada.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing 3 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Road & site access
- Listing 2 hike-in sites
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 3 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- ReserveNevada: 3 days to 11 months ahead; inventory opens at 8 a.m. Pacific on a rolling window. Unreserved sites are first come, first served one night at a time Source: Nevada State ParksListing Reservable on reservenevada.com
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $10/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- 14 days in a 30-day period Source: Nevada State ParksListing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 7.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 4.3 mi to Sand Harbor (straight-line, not driving)
- Bear & food storage
- Bear-resistant food and trash storage boxes at the walk-in campgrounds; remove all food and trash when you leave Source: Nevada State Parks
- Season
- Spooner Lake Cabin and Wildcat Cabin available May 1–October 15 Source: Nevada State Parks
- Pull-through / back-in · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 4.3 mi · Emerald Bay 17 mi
Available for your dates · 3 sitesSites from $10/night
Build around it
Things to do near Sand Harbor
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.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
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 RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
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 Tahoe2023 Autumn Ridge Bunk House for 10+
Carson City, NV
Delivery up to 75 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia RVshare
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Read comparison →Where Spooner Lake State Park fits
- Booking & agency
- Booking Nevada State Parks at Lake Tahoe · First-come, first-served campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- By rig & style
- Glamping & cabins at Lake Tahoe · Tent camping at Lake Tahoe · Dog-friendly campgrounds at Lake Tahoe · Tent-only & walk-in campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- Near landmarks
- Campgrounds near Sand Harbor
- Nearest alternatives
- Zephyr Cove RV & Campground (9.6 mi) · Nevada Beach Campground (11.3 mi) · Mount Rose (11.9 mi)
Other stays nearby
Silver City RV Resort
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Available for your dates · 3 sitesSites from $40/night
≈ $80 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · Continue to Campspot ↗
Washoe Lake State Park
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 11 sitesSites $10/night
≈ $20 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from reservenevada.com · Continue to reservenevada.com ↗
Zephyr Cove RV & Campground
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗