The natural area around North Lake Tahoe is even more fun at 25 designated camping areas. Wherever you choose to hunker down in North Lake Tahoe, you’ll most likely be surrounded by the incredible granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada and near the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America. You’ll also appreciate close proximity to trails, beaches and some of the area’s best restaurants. Enjoy!

Tahoe Rim Trail

United States

Experienced hikers who relish a true challenge and have two weeks to do so should consider the Tahoe Rim Trail, a 165-mile path that forms a loop around Lake Tahoe while passing through both California and Nevada. Spectacular views, beautiful wildflowers, conifer forests and elevations that reach as high as 10,338 feet are just a few of the highlights of this long-distance excursion.

Truckee

Truckee, California, United States

And if a roof over your head is more your speed after a day of backpacking, you can book one of the Truckee Donner Land Trust’s Frog Lake Backcountry Huts. Accessible on foot or bike in the snow-free months and by ski, snowboard or snowshoe in the winter (with appropriate fitness, experience and avalanche education), these huts offer a new, previously unavailable option for overnight adventures in the northern Sierra.

Silver Creek Campground, located about 7 miles south of Truckee, California, is situated along the Truckee River and offers both open and shaded-tree sites that are designated for tent camping only. Sites are equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill, along with access to bathroom facilities and drinking water. Each site also features a bear box which must be used to store food and other scented items. Wildlife – especially bears – can smell food from miles away, so it’s important to stash food and other items in the bear box when not being consumed.

While you’re in Truckee, take a short drive to Cyclepaths and rent mountain bikes for the whole group. Or if you brought your own, the shop has easy bike trail access to a variety of paths, including the Emigrant Trail and Historic Downtown Truckee.

1995 W Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA

William Kent Campground, located about 2 miles south of Tahoe City, offers dozens of RV camping sites with restrooms and drinking water availability. Situated on the shore of Lake Tahoe, you can enjoy a day of hiking, swimming, sightseeing or sit back and take in the incredible view.

Tahoe City

Tahoe City, California, United States

Rent a Tahoe City Kayak stand up paddleboard or kayak or explore the area by joining one of their kayak tours. While you’re in Tahoe City,

10100 Pioneer Trail
Truckee, CA

Experience glamping – a combination of the words glamorous and camping . Many RV parks offer cabin rentals allowing you to have all the amenities of home while being immersed in nature. Coachland RV Resort offers fully furnished rental cabins that come equipped with everything you would need to enjoy your stay, including a full-size refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher.

To be one with nature is among the top reasons why travelers head to North Lake Tahoe for their camping adventures. The magnificence of the area is unmatched and keeping it that way falls not only on those who live or work here, but also on those that visit. It is important for everyone to commit to following the Traveler Responsibility Pledge which reminds visitors and locals alike to travel with awareness and observe the impact of your individual actions. The tenets of the pledge include: Become a Steward of Lake Tahoe, Respect the Environment, Stay Educated, Keep Wildlife Wild, Be Fire Safe and Demonstrate Mindful Travel.