95% (1K) • 132 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kings Beach
Finnon Lake Recreation Area
1. Finnon Lake Recreation Area
95%
(2340)
50mi from Kings Beach · 39 sites · Tents, RVs
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON - OPEN IN MARCH OR APRIL - ALL RV VEHICLES AND VEHICLES WITH TRAILERS MUST TAKE ROCK CREEK RD. (Even if your GPS says to use Mosquito Road). These vehicles will not fit and cannot cross the single-lane suspension Mosquito Bridge. These vehicles and trailers will be forced to turn around or back up to take Rock Creek Road. Smoke on the Water diner is open weekends, 530-622-1060. Hours are limited.
Use caution - twisty, narrow country road If it's your first time, you might want to check out the route beforehand.
From Sacramento on Hwy 50:
At the second stop light, Spring St./Hwy 49, turn left, heading north about 1 block to the stop sign. Turn left, staying on Hwy 49, approximately 1 mile.
Turn right on Hwy 193. Travel approximately 3.1 miles to Rock Creek Road.
Turn onto Rock Creek Road and travel 8.9 miles to Finnon Lake/Diner on the Left. The campground is behind the Diner. The DINER "Smoke on the Water" is open only Saturday and Sunday.
Traveling West on 50 from Tahoe:
make a right on HWY 49 traveling north. Follow the above instructions.
Welcome to Finnon Lake Recreation Area!
Our lovely lake to discover.
The night skies above Finnon Lake will reveal stars unseen in California. Enjoy searching for bullfrogs, and watch the flock of Canadian Geese fly in right at sunset as the horizon blends into the watercolor sky.
This private lake supports the fire protection efforts of the Mosquito Fire Protection District and the firefighters of this community. Community volunteers manage the lake for the residents and the Fire Station.
The primary funding source for the Finnon Lake Restoration is the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, which was signed into law in 2004 with a mission to support “efforts that improve the environmental, economic and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada Region, its communities and the residents of California,” according to its Website.
Finnon Lake is also home to a popular 18-hole disc golf course and Mosquito’s only restaurant, Smoke on the Water Diner, which is open on weekends only
530-622-1060. During your stay, you can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, paddling, hiking, or biking.
Sites are from post to post.
Our property is located in Placerville, California.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Lake Davis Campground
2. Lake Davis Campground
45%
(10)
50mi from Kings Beach · 8 sites
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
Tahoe National Forest
3. Tahoe National Forest
93%
(255)
1382 sites · Graniteville, California
Though the lake isn’t in the forest’s boundary, you can see it in panoramic views.
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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
4. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
94%
(122)
933 sites · South Lake Tahoe, California
Beautiful lakeside views and endless exploration on the Nevada/California border.
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Eldorado National Forest
5. Eldorado National Forest
93%
(136)
980 sites · Kirkwood, California
Sierra Nevada gem offers lush forests, lakes, rivers, and peaks for year-round outdoor adventures.
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Plumas National Forest
6. Plumas National Forest
95%
(67)
821 sites · Little Grass Valley, California
Hike, cross-country ski, or even drive into the deep wilderness of this Sierra Nevada forest.
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Lahontan State Recreation Area
7. Lahontan State Recreation Area
29 sites · Silver Springs, Nevada
One of the largest lakes in this high desert area, Lahontan is also quiet and full of wildlife.
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Toilets
Campfires
Stanislaus National Forest
8. Stanislaus National Forest
93%
(173)
1530 sites · Strawberry, California
An extensive network of lakes, rivers, streams, and trails delight at this Yosemite neighbor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Plumas Eureka State Park
9. Plumas Eureka State Park
100%
(9)
62 sites · Johnsville, California
Experience California history at an authentic, historic mining area.
Auburn State Recreation Area
10. Auburn State Recreation Area
92%
(12)
61 sites · North Auburn, California
Gold panning, whitewater rafting, and dirt-bike riding are just a few of the unique activities here.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
95% (1K) • 132 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Kings Beach
Finnon Lake Recreation Area
1. Finnon Lake Recreation Area
95%
(2340)
50mi from Kings Beach · 39 sites · Tents, RVs
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON - OPEN IN MARCH OR APRIL - ALL RV VEHICLES AND VEHICLES WITH TRAILERS MUST TAKE ROCK CREEK RD. (Even if your GPS says to use Mosquito Road). These vehicles will not fit and cannot cross the single-lane suspension Mosquito Bridge. These vehicles and trailers will be forced to turn around or back up to take Rock Creek Road. Smoke on the Water diner is open weekends, 530-622-1060. Hours are limited.
Use caution - twisty, narrow country road If it's your first time, you might want to check out the route beforehand.
From Sacramento on Hwy 50:
At the second stop light, Spring St./Hwy 49, turn left, heading north about 1 block to the stop sign. Turn left, staying on Hwy 49, approximately 1 mile.
Turn right on Hwy 193. Travel approximately 3.1 miles to Rock Creek Road.
Turn onto Rock Creek Road and travel 8.9 miles to Finnon Lake/Diner on the Left. The campground is behind the Diner. The DINER "Smoke on the Water" is open only Saturday and Sunday.
Traveling West on 50 from Tahoe:
make a right on HWY 49 traveling north. Follow the above instructions.
Welcome to Finnon Lake Recreation Area!
Our lovely lake to discover.
The night skies above Finnon Lake will reveal stars unseen in California. Enjoy searching for bullfrogs, and watch the flock of Canadian Geese fly in right at sunset as the horizon blends into the watercolor sky.
This private lake supports the fire protection efforts of the Mosquito Fire Protection District and the firefighters of this community. Community volunteers manage the lake for the residents and the Fire Station.
The primary funding source for the Finnon Lake Restoration is the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, which was signed into law in 2004 with a mission to support “efforts that improve the environmental, economic and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada Region, its communities and the residents of California,” according to its Website.
Finnon Lake is also home to a popular 18-hole disc golf course and Mosquito’s only restaurant, Smoke on the Water Diner, which is open on weekends only
530-622-1060. During your stay, you can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, paddling, hiking, or biking.
Sites are from post to post.
Our property is located in Placerville, California.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Lake Davis Campground
2. Lake Davis Campground
45%
(10)
50mi from Kings Beach · 8 sites
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
Tahoe National Forest
3. Tahoe National Forest
93%
(255)
1382 sites · Graniteville, California
Though the lake isn’t in the forest’s boundary, you can see it in panoramic views.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
4. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
94%
(122)
933 sites · South Lake Tahoe, California
Beautiful lakeside views and endless exploration on the Nevada/California border.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Eldorado National Forest
5. Eldorado National Forest
93%
(136)
980 sites · Kirkwood, California
Sierra Nevada gem offers lush forests, lakes, rivers, and peaks for year-round outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Plumas National Forest
6. Plumas National Forest
95%
(67)
821 sites · Little Grass Valley, California
Hike, cross-country ski, or even drive into the deep wilderness of this Sierra Nevada forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lahontan State Recreation Area
7. Lahontan State Recreation Area
29 sites · Silver Springs, Nevada
One of the largest lakes in this high desert area, Lahontan is also quiet and full of wildlife.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Stanislaus National Forest
8. Stanislaus National Forest
93%
(173)
1530 sites · Strawberry, California
An extensive network of lakes, rivers, streams, and trails delight at this Yosemite neighbor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Plumas Eureka State Park
9. Plumas Eureka State Park
100%
(9)
62 sites · Johnsville, California
Experience California history at an authentic, historic mining area.
Auburn State Recreation Area
10. Auburn State Recreation Area
92%
(12)
61 sites · North Auburn, California
Gold panning, whitewater rafting, and dirt-bike riding are just a few of the unique activities here.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Hebe
November 2025
Tent
With pets
The lake front campsites are simply beautiful. We have a Ford transit van and also a sedan. A huge tent and we still have a lot of space on the site. The campsite has a downward slope just like described but we found a flat spot for our tent. The lake is beautiful for boating and fishing. How peaceful the campground is solely depending on how other campers are especially your neighbors, because the campsites are very close to each other. We didn't have a great night the first night because our neighbors arrived at 2 am and were setting things up and talking, laughing pretty loudly. So we essentially did not sleep at all that night. While the quite time is listed on the rules but seems like it is not enforced at all. So while I love this campground, I highly recommend going during the weekdays.
The bathroom is a very nice addition. Again, it's clean majority of the time but it depends on how the campers take care of it.
They are dogs friendly. They need to be on leash. We got a tie down which works amazing.
There's also a lot of wildlife. I didn't hear frogs but a lot of birds. We saw eagles and their nest which is so beautiful.
There is a restaurant called Smoke on the water. The food is AWESOME. They also have firewood for sale. Just need to double check their business hours.
The drive up there was good. Remember to pay attention the detours. The last 15 minutes was really twisty. We will be back for sure!
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Kelli
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
The camp ground and lake were beautiful. The bathroom were clean. Toilet paper, paper towels and soap to wash your hands. Also lights in the bathroom. No shower which was very hard to do. But we all enjoy the time spent at Finnon lake. We will be coming back next year.
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MyDung
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Finnon Campsite offers a peaceful atmosphere, safety, and cleanliness.
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Alex
June 2025
Tent
Lake Finnon is such a pretty lake, perfect for taking out a floaty tube and laying back and taking in the sunshine. The water was warm! Look out for a bald eagle nest. The sounds of the local birds are lovely. The stars at night are surreal.
Nicely kept bathrooms with flushing toilets.
Only things to be prepared for is the incline of the site, so prep your tent for that downward grade. Also, there isn't much seclusion from neighbors, but everyone we met there were super friendly.
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Sherri
June 2025
Tent
Loved the wild life! Saw a deer, turtle, frogs, lots of different birds and I bald eagle. Placerville is beautiful
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Sarah
June 2025
19 ft campervan
Love Finnon !!
Little Smokey this stay . I might recommend limiting campfires as there’s not a lot of airflow near the lake.
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Debora
June 2025
Tent
Stunning. Serene. Peaceful. Quiet. Lovely
I would go often if I lived closer
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Brandon
June 2025
Tent
With kids
This place is always amazing. Definitely will be back
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Cindee
May 2025
21 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful, peaceful setting. Well-maintained campsites. Clean restrooms. Loved hiking around the lake and watching the eagles nest across the lake from the campsites.
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Cindee
April 2025
21 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful setting overlooking the water. Lots of bird watching, including an eagle nest across the lake.
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Cody
April 2025
Tent
2nd time there, great quiet spot with flushing toilets and a small lake for kayaking, fishing, and paddle boarding. We’ll be back.
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Eric
April 2025
18 ft campervan
The site was clean and the views were perfect. Loved watching the bald eagles hunt and fish on the lake as they tended to the their babies. The recent work done to the restrooms was amazing.
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Dan
November 2024
Tent
This is my second time at Finnon Lake. This is truly a hidden gem, not easy to get to but worth the trip. The camp grounds are surrounded by a beautiful clear calm lake. The clean restrooms are a welcome benefit. Folks smiled and waved at each other. I’d recommend this camp site anytime.
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