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Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse
California · Nearby: I-80 west of Donner Summit (CA)
Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse is in Alta, CA, listed on Hipcamp. It has glamping or cabin units.
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Private — Hipcamp |
|---|---|
| Booking | Online via Hipcamp (booking listing; window not listed) |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
"Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Hipcamp — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
- Getting there
- 38.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 25.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Water
- Drinking water listed Listing
- Price
- Not listed — check with campground
- Cookware
- Drinking Water
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Table
- Shower
- Toilet
Why stay here?
- Has glamping units if you don't want to bring gear.
- Showers on site (per listing).
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Site & accommodation options
Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse is sold out for your dates — nearest alternatives
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse, not driving.
- Closest glampingBright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF2.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesCampsite 2 - Surrounded by Cedars: from $45/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee29.8 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeNorth Fork3.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestCamp WAN-NA-B at Bear Valley2.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Site: from $54/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp
Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Vice Bunkhouse | X | X | — |
✓ 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
Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse?
- No RV sites listed (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse?
- Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Location
38.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
25.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- no
About
This conveniently located tiny home is a great stop on your way to/from Lake Tahoe. A small shipping container-turned-bunkhouse provides two bunk beds with running water, an outdoor shower, and solar energy. There is plenty of space available for tents for group camping or you can bring an RV (check with us first). The property is accessible from I-80, 2 miles along an easily-passible, private, paved road. Whether you're looking for a quiet, private serenity, or a unique overnight stop, you'll enjoy your time at Tailwinds Ranch.
Amenities
Nearby activities
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing No RV sites listed
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
- Getting there
- Listing 38.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 25.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Things to do near Donner Lake
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
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Compare Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse with alternatives
No side-by-side page yet — too few comparable facts are published for this stay and its nearest alternatives.
Where Tailwinds Ranch Bunkhouse fits
- By rig & style
- Glamping & cabins at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (20.5 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (26.7 mi) · Goose Meadows (27.6 mi)
Other stays nearby

Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF

Camp WAN-NA-B at Bear Valley



