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Redwood camping near South Lake Tahoe

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Looking for a camping adventure near South Lake Tahoe, California, surrounded by stunning redwoods? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 300 options to choose from, you'll find the perfect campsite that suits your redwoods-loving heart. Whether you're into horseback riding, fishing, or boating, there's something for everyone. Plus, popular campsites like Walden Ranch, Sierra Circles Sculpture Garden, and Lake Concow Campground have received rave reviews from campers, with hundreds of reviews to back them up. And with prices starting as low as $20 per night, you can enjoy the beauty of the redwoods without breaking the bank. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the heart of nature!

Top-rated campgrounds near South Lake Tahoe

  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
  • $7 for one bundle of wood, or $18 for three available by the camp host. Would recommend bringing your own firewood.
  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

1. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

92%
(69)
868 sites · Mono City, California
Explore the largest national forest in the lower 48 with trails, fishing spots and hot springs.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Wild Plum Loop trail will connect you to the PCT
  • Had some trouble getting our tent up but still had an amazing time!
  • Wild Plum Loop trail will connect you to the PCT

2. 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
  • Stanislaus National Forest
  • View from the top of Leavitt Peak.
  • Stanislaus National Forest

3. 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

Looking for a camping adventure near South Lake Tahoe, California, surrounded by stunning redwoods? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 300 options to choose from, you'll find the perfect campsite that suits your redwoods-loving heart. Whether you're into horseback riding, fishing, or boating, there's something for everyone. Plus, popular campsites like Walden Ranch, Sierra Circles Sculpture Garden, and Lake Concow Campground have received rave reviews from campers, with hundreds of reviews to back them up. And with prices starting as low as $20 per night, you can enjoy the beauty of the redwoods without breaking the bank. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the heart of nature!

Top-rated campgrounds near South Lake Tahoe

  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
  • $7 for one bundle of wood, or $18 for three available by the camp host. Would recommend bringing your own firewood.
  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

1. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

92%
(69)
868 sites · Mono City, California
Explore the largest national forest in the lower 48 with trails, fishing spots and hot springs.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Wild Plum Loop trail will connect you to the PCT
  • Had some trouble getting our tent up but still had an amazing time!
  • Wild Plum Loop trail will connect you to the PCT

2. 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
  • Stanislaus National Forest
  • View from the top of Leavitt Peak.
  • Stanislaus National Forest

3. 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

Public campgrounds near South Lake Tahoe

Kit Carson Campground
100%
(1)

Kit Carson Campground

12mi from South Lake Tahoe · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Slept so well underneath the shade of these trees!
100%
(1)

Crystal Springs Campground

14mi from South Lake Tahoe · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Hope Valley Campground

Hope Valley Campground

15mi from South Lake Tahoe · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Markleeville Campground
100%
(3)

Markleeville Campground

20mi from South Lake Tahoe · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Silver Creek Campground
100%
(5)

Silver Creek Campground

23mi from South Lake Tahoe · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tahoe National Forest
Had some trouble getting our tent up but still had an amazing time!

Goose Meadows Campground

25mi from South Lake Tahoe · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tahoe National Forest
Mount Rose Campground
100%
(2)

Mount Rose Campground

26mi from South Lake Tahoe · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Silver Creek Campground
100%
(1)

Silver Creek Campground

27mi from South Lake Tahoe · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Campsite, with water gleaming behind.
69%
(8)

French Meadows Campground

27mi from South Lake Tahoe · 75 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tahoe National Forest
Coyote Group Campground

Coyote Group Campground

27mi from South Lake Tahoe · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tahoe National Forest
Gates Group Campground

Gates Group Campground

27mi from South Lake Tahoe · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tahoe National Forest
Lewis at French Meadows Campground

Lewis at French Meadows Campground

27mi from South Lake Tahoe · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tahoe National Forest

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near South Lake Tahoe

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
92%
(69)
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Mono City, California
Mt. Tallac Hike, South Lake Tahoe
93%
(255)
Tahoe National Forest
Graniteville, California
Stanislaus National Forest
93%
(173)
Stanislaus National Forest
Strawberry, California
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