Typically, over five million recreation visitor-days of use are recorded on National Forest lands annually, and historically, the Tahoe has been one of the top ten recreation use Forests in the nation. Check with the Districts to see which campgrounds are reservable. Dispersed area camping is permitted on most Tahoe National Forest lands, but a small number of locations are closed, primarily to protect fragile forest resources, or to protect public health and safety. By respecting these closures, you can help protect valuable Forest resources. Family camping The Tahoe has campsites available for nearly every desire and need, from small, primitive campgrounds, with outhouse and table, to large, more highly developed sites, with paved roads, handicapped accessibility, and flush toilets.
Many sites are reservable, by calling the phone numbers shown above.
Generally, the more highly developed sites have fees charged on site. Many campgrounds are closed during the winter, due to snow conditions. For specific information, contact the Districts shown at our home. Current information about campgrounds and other developed sites can be found on our Recreation Report . Group Camps Group camps can be found throughout the Forest.