The Complete Guide To Boating Lake Tahoe: Campgrounds

On this page we list only those campgrounds at Lake Tahoe which are within walking distance of facilities where you might safely moor your boat overnight while camping. Should you prefer to keep your boat on its trailer overnight there are many other campgrounds that are available in the Tahoe Basin.

For more information you may click on the highlighted names which will open the campground's website in a new browser window. Simply close the window to return to this page.

Camp Richardson Resort and Marina
2 mi. Northwest of South Lake Tahoe on Hwy. 89
Information and Reservations: (800) 544-1801 or (530) 541-1801
Lakefront Cabins, Condominiums, Hotel Rooms, Tent and RV Campsites.
Fee: Call for daily rates.
310 sites (110 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, No Pets
Swimming, Kayak and Surf-Ski Rentals, Restaurant, Hiking and Bike Trails,
Bike Rental, Horseback Riding, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts
Moorings by the day or week: (530) 541-1777

Sandy Beach Campground
Tahoe Vista
Information and Reservations: (530) 546-7682
Fee: $20-$25
44 sites (20 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming

Tahoe State Recreation Area
1/4 mi. East of Tahoe City (next to the Tahoe City Marina)
Open 5/24/02 through 9/30/02
Reservations: (530) 583-3074 or reserve online
Fee: $16
39 sites (23 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming
Moorings or slips by the day or week: (530) 583-1039

Emerald Bay Boat Camp
North Shore of Emerald Bay (accessible only by boat - moorings available with campsite)
Pier for loading and unloading only, no boats over 30'
Reservations required - click here to check availability or book online
Fee: $15/day, 20 sites (no RV sites), Piped Water, Chem. Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Swimming; Pets OK at campsites only, not on surrounding trails or beaches; Fires only in designated fire rings

Meeks Bay Resort
10 mi. South of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89
Open May through November
Fee: Call for daily rates.
28 sites (10 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, No Pets, Swimming
Moorings by the day or week: (530) 525-5588

Meeks Bay Campground
10 mi. South of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89
Open 5/17/02 through 9/16/02
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or reserve online
Fee: $16
40 sites (all RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK on leash, Swimming
Moorings by the day or week: (530) 525-5588

William Kent Campground
2 mi. South of Tahoe City on Hwy. 89 (across from Sunnyside Marina)
Open 5/10/02 through 10/13/02
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or reserve online
Fee: $15
95 sites (40 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK, Swimming
Moorings by the day or week

Zephyr Cove Resort and Marina
Information and Reservations: (775) 589-4981
Fee: $20-$44/night plus 10% tax
181 sites (107 RV sites), Piped Water, Flush Toilets, Firepits, Tables, Pets OK on leash,
Hotel, Cabins, Restaurant, General Store, Watersports and Boat Rentals, Horseback Riding Lake Cruises
Moorings available by the day or week: (775) 589-4908

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