Lake Tahoe

Fallen Leaf Campground

This large campground is in the busy southern part of Lake Tahoe. It is within walking distance to Fallen Leaf Lake, which is very small and pretty. There are over 206 sites, and six of them are yurts. Overall this is a nice, big and busy campground.

Amenities: flush toilets, drinking water, showers, general store, wheelchair friendly

Best hike nearby: Rubicon Trail, up to 9 miles

Price: $37, yurts $88

Reserve your campsite or yurt

Nevada Beach Campground

Do you want to camp within walking distance of the sandy beaches of Lake Tahoe? Then this is the campground for you. With only 54 campsites and a convenient East Shore location, this is one of the best beach campgrounds in California. Unfortunately, it is in extremely high demand, so campsites book very quickly.

Amenities: flush toilets, drinking water, wheelchair friendly

Best hike nearby: Rubicon Trail, up to 9 miles

Price: $38

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General Creek Campground

This quiet, peaceful campground on the West Shore of the lake is perfect for nature lovers. With 175 well spaced and spread out sites along General Creek, this is one of the most serene campgrounds on the lake. It is only a short drive to the many beaches of Lake Tahoe

Amenities: flush toilets, drinking water, showers, wheelchair friendly

Best hike nearby: Rubicon Trail, up to 9 miles

Price: $35

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What to do in Lake Tahoe

Sights

Vikingsholm Castle

This scandinavian-style castle has great architecture.

Gondola at Heavenly

This fun gondola ride takes you up to the top of a mountain with great views.

Pope Beach

This sandy beach on Lake Tahoe is great for swimming.

Hikes

Rubicon Trail

This scenic, flat, 9 mile trail (turn around at any point) has a great view of the Lake

Eagle Falls and Lake

This moderate, 2 mile trail passes Eagle Falls and continues to Eagle Lake.

Fallen Leaf Trail

This quiet, peaceful, 2-mile trail starts at Fallen Leaf Campground.

Recommended 3-night Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive at one of the my recommended campgrounds in Lake Tahoe (Fallen Leaf is recommended for this itinerary because of its central location). Eat dinner, then after dinner walk the 2-mile Fallen Leaf trail, which starts at the campground (if 2 miles is too long for you, feel free to turn around at any point).

DAY 2

The next day, drive to Taylor Creek Visitors Center and learn about the wildlife in the Lake Tahoe, and hike one of the short trails there. After that, drive to Emerald Bay State Park's Lookout Parking Lot, and walk down to the Vikingsholm Castle. Take a tour of the castle, then eat a picnic lunch on the shores of Emerald Bay. After lunch, walk back up to the parking lot and hike the 2-mile trail to Eagle Falls and Lake. Then, drive back to your campsite for dinner.

DAY 3

On your third day, wake up early and hike the 9 mile Rubicon Trail (if 9 miles is too long for you, feel free to turn back at any time). Drive back to your campsite for lunch, change into your swimsuit, and drive to Pope Beach. Spend a few hours there, then drive back to your campsite for a shower and dinner.

DAY 4

On your last day at Lake Tahoe, pack up your campsite early, and if you have time, drive to Heavenly Mountain Resort and go on the scenic gondola ride to the top of a mountain with great views of the lake.

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