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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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


mountain in Nevada, United States of America
highest point in Douglas County, Nevada
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.
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
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
Safeway
- Supermarket
⛽ Fuel
Safeway Fuel Station
- American Gasoline
Chevron South Tahoe
🍽️ Food & drink
- RoJo's Tavern
- Port of Subs
- Taqueria Jalisco
➕ Medical
CVS Pharmacy
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Drinking water tap
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Recreation and Swim Complex
- Baseball
🏧 ATM & bank
Bank of America
U.S. Bank
- El Dorado Savings Bank
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about EC.
How much does it cost to camp at EC?
EC charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for EC?
Reservations: yes.
Are there electrical hookups at EC?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there an RV dump station at EC?
No dump station is available.
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