Looking for a unique overnight RV camping experience? Read our Harvest Hosts Review and discover their camping on farms, winery camping, and museum programs.Įditor’s Note: This post was originally published on Augand has been updated for comprehensiveness. It’s a great way to discover things to do and more options for camping in South Lake Tahoe. We decided to skip the park it since dogs are not allowed on the trails, roads nor beach.įor more ideas, swing by the visitor center in town. For $10 you can explore the trails and go down to the beach. Once you see this place you’ll get a better understanding of what Mark Twain meant when he said “To breathe the same air as the angels, you must go to Tahoe.”Įxplore the trails and check out the beach at Emerald Bay State Park. Parking is free and there is a portable toilet in the parking lot.ĭrive to Inspiration Point to see Emerald Bay. Bring your lawn chair, pack a picnic and enjoy the sunset from the beach. Take your pup to Kiva Beach, an off leash dog beach not far from the campground. *this is a Thousand Trails property which means you can stay here with your membership and not pay the full retail rate for a campsite. Even though it is old and shows its age in the potholes and broken site pad pavement throughout the site, this is a marvelous campground for tent campers and RVs. While shopping at the Goodwill, an employee told us a bear walked into the store a few days ago. The Forest Service campground at Fallen Leaf Lake is one of the best places to camp in the south Lake Tahoe area. It’s also not uncommon to see bears roaming through town. Although we didn’t see any bears our neighbors saw them go through the dumpster. There are a few bears that frequent the garbage cans at this campground. If you are open to boondocking, check out Fallen Leaf Campground inside the national forest. The retail rate for campsites have increased quite a bit since 2017. Compared to other campgrounds, the showers are in need of an update. The only noise was from helicopters flying around, which didn’t bother us.īathhouses need an upgrade. The Raley’s grocery store is within walking distance or a short bicycle ride away.įor being such a large campground, it was peaceful and quiet during our stay. Tahoe Valley Campground is located in town with easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, and shops in South Lake Tahoe.

The site we were in (#385) could have easily fit several camper vans or a large Class A motorhome and tow car. This is a large campground with over 400 RV sites and tent sites to choose from.

We camped in a premium full hookup site that happens to be wide open, which we preferred. The campground is wooded with large trees that provide shade throughout the day. Tahoe Valley Campground ProMaster Camper Van

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