Can you reserve a site at Lake Tahoe - South Shore?

No. Lake Tahoe - South Shore is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Lake Tahoe - South Shore

Facility · Nevada ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

6,271 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

38.91390, -120.00500 · 38°54'50.0"N 120°0'18.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	43	48	53	62	72	80	80	73	62	51	43
Low °F	18	19	24	28	33	38	43	41	35	29	23	18
Precip in	2.8	3.8	2.9	1.3	1.3	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.3	1.4	1.9	3.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Lake Tahoe - South Shore

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

Camping near Lake Tahoe - South Shore

Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fallen Leaf Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hope Valley 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Nevada Beach Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sawmill Pond 12N30 2.1 mi · Facility
Valhalla 2.6 mi · Facility
Kiva Picnic Area 2.9 mi · Facility
Baldwin Beach 3.8 mi · Facility
Cascade Falls 5.5 mi · Facility
Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area 5.6 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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