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Campgrounds in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

8 campgrounds with 796 campsites. 4 of them have no electric hookups.

8campgrounds
796campsites
4with electric sites
187 ftlongest RV allowed

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Description: Recreation.gov.

Campgrounds in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

CampgroundNearest townSitesElectricMax RV
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson ResortSouth Lake Tahoe84None–
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson ResortSouth Lake Tahoe31None–
Fallen Leaf CampgroundSouth Lake Tahoe2046187 ft
Meeks Bay ResortTahoma944420 ft
Nevada Beach CampgroundSouth Lake Tahoe54None60 ft
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson ResortSouth Lake Tahoe989825 ft
William Kent CampgroundSouth Lake Tahoe81None57 ft
Zephyr Cove RV & CampgroundZephyr Cove1509350 ft

What to bring to Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Inflatable kayaks

Fits in the trunk and gets you out on the water.

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Inflatable paddle boards

Easy to pack for lake and river campgrounds.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit?

8 campgrounds with 796 campsites between them.

Do campgrounds in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit have electric hookups?

4 of the 8 have at least some electric sites. The rest are dry camping, so bring your own power.