Camping at Lake Tahoe

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near Lake Tahoe, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Rentals, stays & trips for Lake TahoePartner links · same price for you
Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp Rent a boat on Lake TahoePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Lake TahoeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

Private campsiteHipcamp · partner link→
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Where to stay

Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe

No campgrounds listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap. Private sites nearby are on Hipcamp.

Saturday55°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph E
Sunday57°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph SW

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Gas stationFuel dock
    6.3 mi
  • Chevron
    7.8 mi
  • Shell
    7.8 mi
  • Sinclair
    10.2 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Tahoma Market and DeliIce6890 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoma
    5.1 mi
  • Obexer's General Store & Deli5300 West Lake Boulevard, homewood
    6.4 miCall
  • West Shore Market & Deli1780 West Lake Boulevard
    7.0 miCall
  • 7-Eleven3210 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City
    7.8 miCall

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationFresh water
    7.1 mi

Ranger stations

  • Ranger Station
    11.3 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Barton Memorial HospitalEmergency2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe
    12.5 miCall
  • Urgent Care - Olympic Valley1885 Village South Rd, Olympic Valley
    12.8 mi
  • Urgent Care
    13.5 mi
  • Tahoe Forest HospitalEmergency10121 Pine Avenue, Truckee
    18.4 miCall

Good to know

Questions about Lake Tahoe

Is there gas near Lake Tahoe?

The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 6.3 miles from the water. There is also a fuel dock on the water.

Where can I buy bait near Lake Tahoe?

Bait and tackle nearby: Alpenglow Sports (7.8 mi), BlueZone Sports (7.8 mi), Tahoe Dave's Boardshop (7.8 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.