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Campground by the Lake

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📍 1150 Rufus Allen Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
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Tents
Caravans / RV
Group only
Toilets
Drinking water

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🏞️ Attractions

Lake Tahoe Historic Society Museum
Lake Tahoe Historic Society MuseumAttractions

South Lake Tahoe is the most populous city in El Dorado County, California, United States, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The city's population was 21,330 at the 2020 census, down from 21,403 at the 2010 census. The city, along the southern edge of Lake Tahoe, extends about 5 miles (8 km) west-southwest along U.S. Route 50, also known as Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The east end of the city, on the Cali

1 km · ~12 min walkDirections ↗
Connolly Beach
Connolly BeachParks & play1.3 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Thomas F Regan Memorial City Beach
Thomas F Regan Memorial City BeachParks & play1.8 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Scenic OverlookAttractions4.4 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Gardner Mountain (1,944 m)Summits & peaks6.2 km · ~11 min driveDirections ↗
Round Mound (1,996 m)
Round Mound (1,996 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Nevada, United States of America

7.5 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Round Hill Sewage Hill (1,968 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Nevada, United States of America

7.6 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
High Meadows TrailheadTrails & trailheads7.8 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Kiva BeachBeaches & swimming10.5 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Genoa FallsWaterfalls13.8 km · ~31 min driveDirections ↗
Cascade Falls
Cascade FallsWaterfalls

Cascade Lake is a glacial lake located in El Dorado County, California approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Lake Tahoe. Cascade Lake is the second largest tributary lake feeding into Lake Tahoe. Its depth is 170 feet (52 m), 1 mile (1.6 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide. The lake is also within three to four miles from its neighboring lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, and Emerald Bay.

17.5 km · ~23 min driveDirections ↗
Glen Alpine Trailhead
Glen Alpine TrailheadTrails & trailheads

The Glen Alpine Springs trailhead or Glen Alpine trailhead is located off Highway 89 a few miles north of South Lake Tahoe, California, at Fallen Leaf Lake just to the west of Lake Tahoe. The road to the trailhead is not plowed in winter and can normally be accessed May - October. A mile up the trail is 'The Historical Preservation of Glen Alpine Springs'. Glen Alpine Springs was one of Tahoe's fi

17.6 km · ~31 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Campground by the Lake?

Campground by the Lake charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Campground by the Lake?

Reservations: yes.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Campground by the Lake?

Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.

Can I pitch a tent at Campground by the Lake?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Campground by the Lake?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Are there toilets at Campground by the Lake?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Where is Campground by the Lake located?

Campground by the Lake is in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

Who runs Campground by the Lake?

Campground by the Lake is operated by City of South Lake Tahoe.

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