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Sunset-Union Valley

California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)

Sunset-Union Valley is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

4.0 (238 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
ELDORADO
25.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe17.2 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Build around it

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Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6 (987) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
from $116Continue to Viator

Compare Sunset-Union Valley with alternatives

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Public-agency campground

vs Wrights Lake

RVs to 110 ft vs 99 ft · 25.6 vs 20.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)

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Public-agency campground

vs West Point Campground

Booking, water, access and rig fit side by side

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Public-agency campground

vs Yellowjacket

RVs to 110 ft vs 25 ft

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Where Sunset-Union Valley fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Emerald Bay State Park (16.9 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (18 mi) · Meeks Bay Resort (19.3 mi)

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Sunset-Union Valley. "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: 110 ft (51 of 119 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
25.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 17.2 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Firewood
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Grills
  • Host

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 110 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 238 guest reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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Your dates & setup

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Site & accommodation options

No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.

Standard Nonelectric
53 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 12 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
18 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 12 peopleRVs up to 110 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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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

Longest RV site listed: 110 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Sunset-Union Valley: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Sunset-Union Valley?
Longest RV site listed: 110 ft (51 of 119 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Sunset-Union Valley have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Sunset-Union Valley?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Sunset-Union Valley?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Ramone S ★ 4 · Oct 2025
We had a very pleasant camping time at Sunset campground. Very pleased with the new showers and repaved spurs for our Truck with camper. We were surprized to have so many campsites vacant even though it was during the week.
Gary F ★ 4 · Sep 2025
Nice laid out campgrounds a few camp sites have a lot of downed trees in it so pick and choose but you like our site and great reviews of the lake when picks up in the afternoon but dies down in the evening
Lori S ★ 3 · Sep 2025
We love this campground. Loop 3 has the spots right by the lake.

Location

ELDORADO
25.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
17.2 mi to Emerald Bay (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

Sunset Campground sits at about 5,000 feet on the eastern shore of Union Valley Reservoir in the Crystal Basin section of Eldorado National Forest, surrounded by cedar and ponderosa pines with a mix of shaded sites and open meadow spots. The lake is the focal point here: sailing, motor boating and swimming are common from the onsite swimming beach and boat ramp, and anglers target rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout as well as kokanee salmon. A paved boat ramp includes an accessible boarding dock, and the Union Valley Bike Trail connects at the boat launch and runs roughly 4.8 miles along the la…

Amenities

Campfire RingsDrinking WaterFirewoodFood Storage LockerGrillsHostPicnic AreaSelf Pay StationShowersTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater Spigot

Nearby activities

Swimming SiteHikingFishingCampingBoatingBikingSailing
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: 110 ft (51 of 119 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 8 pull-through, 111 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 119 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (80 reports), Verizon 3 (70 reports), T-Mobile 3 (30 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 3 of 115 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $28/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 25.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 17.2 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 17.2 mi

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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

Picks are 110 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. 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
Delivers to Lake Tahoe

Tahoe RPod

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 4
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
from $115/nightvia Outdoorsy

Other stays nearby

Fashoda

US-50 west · CA 4.0 (72)
Tent sites
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Wolf Creek

US-50 west · CA 4.0 (59)
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Yellowjacket

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Tent sites · RV sites
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Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Sunset-Union Valley, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundFashoda0.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey20.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeWolf Creek1.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestYellowjacket1.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗