The best camping near Reno, Nevada.

Only a short drive from Reno you'll find Lake Tahoe, neatly split down the middle by the California-Nevada state line. When you really need a break from the city's hectic pace, paddle or motorboat your way to Emerald Bay, where a primitive boat-in campground promises the ultimate in seclusion and serenity. RV hookups, tent campsites and even cabins are available in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Area, or pitch your tent in a friendly backyard under 100-foot pine trees to enjoy easy access to the lake with a hot tub awaiting you at the end of the day. Campgrounds in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest let you look down on Lake Tahoe's beauty from an elevation of 9,000 feet, or head to nearby Loon Lake with your fishing permit in hand to rustle up some trout for dinner. For a different experience, head east from Reno to Stagecoach Acres at the edge of the Black Rock Desert. You may see wild horses wandering around your campsite, and you'll be in the perfect location to head over to the Burning Man Festival.