Lake Tahoe - South Shore

FS USDA Forest Service · CA · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

38.9139, -120.005 , CA

Description

The south shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake with the main access via Highways 50 and 89.  The south shore boasts a spectrum of commercial development intermixed with recreational opportunities that include water activities, camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and gaming.  Attractions include one the most photographed areas in the world, Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm Castle.  On the south shore you will also find the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, Pope and Baldwin Beaches, Fallen Leaf Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Heavenly Mountain Resort and nearby Meiss Country.

Activities

AUTO TOURING BIKING BOATING CAMPING FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT FISHING HIKING HORSE CAMPING HORSEBACK RIDING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE PICNICKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SWIMMING VISITOR CENTER WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

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