Sawmill Pond 12N30

Facility · Nevada ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,344 ft
Elevation

Sawmill Pond is a stocked fishing area for children 14 years of age and under. Adults are allowed to help children fish but not allowed to fish themselves. The pond is located one mile south of South Lake Tahoe along Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Restrooms and picnic tables are available in the summer. Please note: Campfires and portable charcoal grills are not allowed.

Getting there

38.88750, -120.02590 · 38°53'15.0"N 120°1'33.2"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in5.85.74.32.81.70.70.30.40.62.03.15.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Member photos

Common questions about Sawmill Pond 12N30

Can you reserve a site at Sawmill Pond 12N30?
No. Sawmill Pond 12N30 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Sawmill Pond 12N30

Comments

Contact

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

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