Campground Details
Open: May 1st to Nov 30
Number of Sites: 175
The campground is located in a dense pine, fir, aspen, and cedar forest with almost two miles of frontage on beautiful Lake Tahoe. All spaces have a picnic table, fire pit, and a bear resistant food locker. Restrooms are flush toilets and have hot water. Many have wash basins as well. Showers are available. Water is available throughout the campground. There is a dump station nearby. There are no hook-ups. Several campsites are designed for groups, with larger parking areas and multiple tables. Wi-Fi service is also available.
Another attraction is the museum in the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (also known as Pine Lodge), a summer home built in 1903 in a grove of pine and cedar. The mansion is available for special events such as weddings, school or family reunions, and corporate dinners.
Reservations accepted through
Reserve America
Note that this campground was open year round prior to November 30, 2009, when it was closed for the winter.
Campground Reviews
Nice campground and location.
This is a nice campground located in a good location to make a base camp and explore the Tahoe area. Because of this, it is very popular and reservations are a must in summertime. We went in November and were one of only two occupied sites on a Friday night, three on Saturday. The bathrooms are individual units and have hot water, easily the nicest campground bathrooms I have seen. Bears are a common visitor here, day and night. The rangers strictly enforce use of the bear resistant food lockers. If the rangers see your ice chest or food out, they will pay you a visit. The only reason I didn't go 5 stars is many of the sites are crowded together with little privacy.
Zinfan
Dec 03, 2009
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