Camping near Tahoe City, California

Camping near Tahoe City, California includes 3 public campgrounds on record, 2 reservable and 1 first-come. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 1 is free.

Kaspian Campground

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Camping near Tahoe City at a glance

Public campgrounds
3 (3 National Forest)
Getting a site
2 reservable and 1 first-come
Cost
1 free; lowest posted fee at Kaspian Campground: "Single Site: $35-$45 per night"
Elevation
3,714 ft (Watson Lake Campground) to 6,293 ft (William Kent Campground), 3 of 3 on record
Campsites
90 across the 2 campgrounds that state a count
RVs
1 take RVs; no hookups on record; longest stated RV length 57 ft (William Kent Campground)
Drinking water
2 of 3

Common questions

Where can I camp around Tahoe City, CA?

3 public campgrounds are on record near Tahoe City: Kaspian Campground, Watson Lake Campground, and William Kent Campground. 2 book through Recreation.gov and 1 is first-come, first-served with no reservations.

Is there free camping near Tahoe City, CA?

Yes: Watson Lake Campground charges no fee at the campground.

Where can I camp with an RV near Tahoe City, CA?

1 campground near Tahoe City takes RVs: William Kent Campground. None has hookups on record.

Where can I go tent camping near Tahoe City, CA?

Kaspian Campground lists tent or walk-in sites on record.

Where can I camp near Tahoe City with drinking water?

Kaspian Campground and William Kent Campground have potable water on record.