Cruises & boats
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.
ELDORADO
25.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe17.2 mi to Emerald Baystraight-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 — Sunset-Union Valley. "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: 110 ft (51 of 119 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 8 pull-through, 111 back-in 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
- 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.
Choose a site
Your dates & setup
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Showing options for: 35-ft RV.
Sites that match your setup
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Standard Nonelectric
53 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
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$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 12 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
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$36/night
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RV Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
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$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 12 peopleRVs up to 110 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$36/night
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RV Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 70 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$36/night
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RV Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “RV Nonelectric”.
$36/night
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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 ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 119 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 115 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 117 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 118 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 006 rv nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 049 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 087 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 086 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 096 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 082 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 094 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 088 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 093 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 085 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 083 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 092 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 091 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 098 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 120 standard nonelectric | – | – | $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: 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 2025We 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 2025Nice 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 2025We 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
Check availability
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 110 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
Things to do near Emerald Bay
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Read comparison →Where Sunset-Union Valley fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Emerald Bay State Park (17.8 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (18.7 mi) · Meeks Bay Resort (19.3 mi)
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Yellowjacket
Tent sites · RV sites
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