Cruises & boats
Wolf Creek
California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)
Wolf Creek is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
ELDORADO
24.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe16.6 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 — Wolf Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (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: 50 ft (42 of 42 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
- 24.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.6 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- Firewood
- Food Storage Locker
- Grills
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 50 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 59 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
5 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
19 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$36/night
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10 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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Up to 6 people
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Tent Only Nonelectric”.
$36/night
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Up to 12 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$36/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$36/night
Continue to Recreation.gov ↗Standard Nonelectric
Up to 13 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$72/night
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3 sites like thisUp to 13 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$72/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Wolf Creek, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundYellowjacket0.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey20.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
- Closest public / first-comeFashoda1.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestSunset-Union Valley1.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 44 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 035 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $72 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $72 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $72 |
✓ 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: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Wolf Creek: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Wolf Creek?
- Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (42 of 42 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Wolf Creek have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Wolf Creek?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Wolf Creek?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Jeff G ★ 4 · Sep 2025The site itself is wonderful as always. The new bike path is great. It has opened up much of the lake and is a pleasure to ride.
Kelly W ★ 5 · Aug 2025Beautiful place to enjoy God’s creation!
sierra s ★ 5 · Jul 2025Growing up coming here for the summers, I loved the bliss it brings me. It’s taken care of and looked after. I love coming here ! And getting there very late with the convenience of paying on the phone and having full confirmation/receipt of payment for the site. It was great.
Location
ELDORADO
24.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
16.6 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Wolf Creek Campground sits at about 4,900 feet on the north shore of Union Valley Reservoir in the Crystal Basin of the Sierra Nevada, an area defined by granite outcrops, alpine lakes and stands of pine. The reservoir is the main draw here: anglers target rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout as well as kokanee salmon, while boaters, swimmers and water-skiers use the open water (the nearest boat ramp is at Yellowjacket Campground). Bring a bike the paved Union Valley Bike Trail runs 4.8 miles along the east side of the lake with an easy 300-foot climb and links campgrounds from Wench Creek down t…
Amenities
Accessible Vault ToiletsCampfire RingsDrinking WaterFirewoodFood Storage LockerGrillsHostLake AccessParking AreaPets AllowedPicnic AreaSelf Pay StationVault ToiletsWater Spigot
Nearby activities
Wildlife ViewingWater SportsHikingFishingCampingBoatingBikingBirdingWater SkiingSwimming Site
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: 50 ft (42 of 42 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 1 pull-through, 42 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 44 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (18 reports), Verizon 3 (15 reports), T-Mobile 3 (13 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 3 of 44 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $36/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 24.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.6 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 16.6 mi
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Build around it
Things to do near Emerald Bay
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 50 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. 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
Pick up in Lake Tahoe2022 Forest River RP-193**WE TOW & SET-UP for You!
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Delivery
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia RVshare
Compare Wolf Creek with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Wench Creek
RVs to 50 ft vs 35 ft
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Gerle Creek
24.7 vs 21 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Ice House
RVs to 50 ft vs 45 ft
Read comparison →Where Wolf Creek fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Emerald Bay State Park (17.2 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (17.9 mi) · Meeks Bay Resort (18.3 mi)
Other stays nearby
Yellowjacket
Tent sites · RV sites
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Fashoda
Tent sites
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Sunset-Union Valley
Tent sites · RV sites
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗