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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.

4.0 (59 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
ELDORADO
24.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe16.6 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
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Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6 (987) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
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Compare Wolf Creek with alternatives

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Public-agency campground

vs Wench Creek

RVs to 50 ft vs 35 ft

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Public-agency campground

vs Gerle Creek

24.7 vs 21 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)

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Public-agency campground

vs Ice House

RVs to 50 ft vs 45 ft

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Where Wolf Creek fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Emerald Bay State Park (16.3 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (17.3 mi) · Meeks Bay Resort (18.3 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 — Wolf Creek. "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: 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
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  • 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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Your dates & setup

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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
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$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
19 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
10 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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Tent Only Nonelectric
Up to 6 people
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$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 12 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 13 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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$72/night
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 13 peopleRVs up to 40 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: 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 2025
The 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 2025
Beautiful place to enjoy God’s creation!
sierra s ★ 5 · Jul 2025
Growing 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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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 50 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
Pick up in Lake Tahoe

2022 Forest River RP-193**WE TOW & SET-UP for You!

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 5 5 (1)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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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 $125/nightvia RVshare

Other stays nearby

Yellowjacket

US-50 west · CA 4.0 (62)
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
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Fashoda

US-50 west · CA 4.0 (72)
Tent sites
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Sunset-Union Valley

US-50 west · CA 4.0 (238)
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
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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 ↗