Can you reserve a site at Echo Chalet?

No. Echo Chalet is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Echo Chalet

Campground · California ·

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

38.83400, -120.04130 · 38°50'2.4"N 120°2'28.7"W

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Can you reserve a site at Echo Chalet?: No. Echo Chalet is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Echo Chalet also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Echo Chalet's operator.

Restrictions:

Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) are not permitted.
A wilderness permit is required to enter Desolation Wilderness.
Day hikers may pick up day-use permits at the self-serve kiosk.
Overnight hikers must obtain an overnight permit before arriving.
Bear canisters (hard-sided) are required for all overnight visits.
No camping or overnighting at the trailhead.
Lake Tahoe is Bear Country. Before heading out on the trail, remove all scented items from vehicles and be sure to lock vehicle doors and windows. Learn more about coexisting with bears at TahoeBears.Org .

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Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.