Wheelchair-accessible camping near Sparks

223 sites · Truckee, California

(17)

A gripping piece of history meets up with a mountain lake and spectacular mountain views.

5. Sugar Pine Point State Park

95%

(21)

123 sites · Tahoma, California

A dramatic peak backdrop oversees crystal waters, dense forests, and babbling creek beds here.

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Campfires

Showers

6. Natural Time Retreat Center...

46mi from Sparks · 1 site · RV · Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Gardnerville Ranchos is a desert oasis located at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains forty minutes from Lake Tahoe. Our property is biking distance from the East Fork Carson River. The Ranchos is a small retirement community within walking distance of our local bowling alley where you can take (free) transit to Lake Tahoe, Carson City, and Reno. Carons Hotsprings and Wally's Hotsprings are both accessible through community (Dart) Transit as well. With the help of my Father Steve, Sandy Gibson built the House of Gibson in 1983/1984. We are on one acre with an orchard, trees, and a pond. My parents (Steve and Sandy) passed in 2021; We are currently busy with restoring the property. Our neighborhood is safe and quiet. Drop in and stay for a spell... Highland Regards, Jason G. Gibson Gibson Core Family

7. Kingvale Campground and Disc Golf

43mi from Sparks · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Norden, CA

(45)

300 acres at 6200’ elevation. Located on donner summits west slope. Great views and easy access. The sites are spaced very well from each other to give great privacy. Nestled among large pines and granite boulders. Union Pacific tracks at the southern edge of the property. Developed camp sites with no hookups. 36 holes of Disc golf on property. Seasonal creeks and South Yuba river very close. 20 mins to Kidd lake, cascade lake and donner lake. 5 mins from Donner Summit and miles of hiking. 20 minutes from Truckee. 45 mins from lake Tahoe. Great on site pizzeria. Please no check-ins after 10pm.

8. Ayers Creek Retreat

45mi from Sparks · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Beckwourth, CA

(6)

LAKE DAVIS, CA. A tranquil camping area that offers RV spaces amongst the beautiful Plumas County Mountains. Nestled in an aspen grove with a seasonal creek where you can find your get away. Only one mile from Lake Davis and the boat ramp. Off roading, fishing, hiking and paddle boarding. Relax in a private campsite. Bar in the barn that has karaoke, community fire pit, corn hole. Come bring the family and watch the wildlife. Open May- October

9. Model Farm

85%

(37)

16mi from Sparks · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Reno, NV

Learn more about this land:We are a high desert setting with 78 acres here. There is a huge lake with trees all around it. Kayaking and canoeing is allowed on the lake but it's not swimmable, sadly. There is nearby access to hiking and off road trails. In addition, we are located about 15 minutes from Pyramid Lake, a huge desert lake where there is boating, swimming, and picniciking. We are also an event center for weddings, and other events! come join us on our beautiful propety!

10. D.L. Bliss State Park

202 sites · Tahoma, California

(50)

Bask on the shore of Lake Tahoe and gaze in awe at the natural beauty.

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Showers

11. Emerald Bay State Park

116 sites · South Lake Tahoe, California

(15)

Ripples of water and spirals of clouds merge at Emerald Bay at this national natural landmark.

12. Lost Arrow Ranch Retreat

39mi from Sparks · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Calpine, CA

(2)

Pond fishing, private land, family-friendly, great views, and great adventures. Welcome to Lost Arrow 89 Retreat, a one-of-a-kind camping experience on 26.5 acres of open ranch land with stunning views of the Sierra Valley and surrounding mountains. This is a peaceful, private escape where guests can spread out, unplug, and enjoy a true connection to the land. Each campsite offers a spacious cleared area with two leveled tent pads, a picnic table, and more. Water access is available nearby via hose. The setup is ideal for couples, families, or small groups looking for extra room and privacy with access to the Sierra Mountains and all its attractions. Our property features an 800,000 gallon private pond that has been carefully managed over the years with multiple generations of healthy largemouth bass. Guests have exclusive access to this catch-and-release fishing spot, offering a rare opportunity to fish a rare species in the Sierras, and a beautiful setting. Rod rentals are available if needed. Lost Arrow 89 is also a working ranch. As you enter, you’ll pass a dirtbike track, a large white ranch house, and a barn full of horses. Two friendly donkeys, goats, and more than 40 free-range chickens roam the property. The ranch also includes large horse pastures and arenas. This is the kind of place where you wake up to fresh mountain air, with a view of the valley, spend the day fishing or exploring, and end the evening by the fire under a sky full of the brightest stars.

Camper favorites near Sparks

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Natural Time Retreat Center...

46mi from Sparks · 1 site · RV · Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Gardnerville Ranchos is a desert oasis located at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains forty minutes from Lake Tahoe. Our property is biking distance from the East Fork Carson River. The Ranchos is a small retirement community within walking distance of our local bowling alley where you can take (free) transit to Lake Tahoe, Carson City, and Reno. Carons Hotsprings and Wally's Hotsprings are both accessible through community (Dart) Transit as well. With the help of my Father Steve, Sandy Gibson built the House of Gibson in 1983/1984. We are on one acre with an orchard, trees, and a pond. My parents (Steve and Sandy) passed in 2021; We are currently busy with restoring the property. Our neighborhood is safe and quiet. Drop in and stay for a spell... Highland Regards, Jason G. Gibson Gibson Core Family

Kingvale Campground and Disc Golf

43mi from Sparks · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Norden, CA

(45)

300 acres at 6200’ elevation. Located on donner summits west slope. Great views and easy access. The sites are spaced very well from each other to give great privacy. Nestled among large pines and granite boulders. Union Pacific tracks at the southern edge of the property. Developed camp sites with no hookups. 36 holes of Disc golf on property. Seasonal creeks and South Yuba river very close. 20 mins to Kidd lake, cascade lake and donner lake. 5 mins from Donner Summit and miles of hiking. 20 minutes from Truckee. 45 mins from lake Tahoe. Great on site pizzeria. Please no check-ins after 10pm.

Ayers Creek Retreat

45mi from Sparks · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Beckwourth, CA

(6)

LAKE DAVIS, CA. A tranquil camping area that offers RV spaces amongst the beautiful Plumas County Mountains. Nestled in an aspen grove with a seasonal creek where you can find your get away. Only one mile from Lake Davis and the boat ramp. Off roading, fishing, hiking and paddle boarding. Relax in a private campsite. Bar in the barn that has karaoke, community fire pit, corn hole. Come bring the family and watch the wildlife. Open May- October

Model Farm

85%

(37)

16mi from Sparks · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Reno, NV

Learn more about this land:We are a high desert setting with 78 acres here. There is a huge lake with trees all around it. Kayaking and canoeing is allowed on the lake but it's not swimmable, sadly. There is nearby access to hiking and off road trails. In addition, we are located about 15 minutes from Pyramid Lake, a huge desert lake where there is boating, swimming, and picniciking. We are also an event center for weddings, and other events! come join us on our beautiful propety!

Lost Arrow Ranch Retreat

39mi from Sparks · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Calpine, CA

(2)

Pond fishing, private land, family-friendly, great views, and great adventures. Welcome to Lost Arrow 89 Retreat, a one-of-a-kind camping experience on 26.5 acres of open ranch land with stunning views of the Sierra Valley and surrounding mountains. This is a peaceful, private escape where guests can spread out, unplug, and enjoy a true connection to the land. Each campsite offers a spacious cleared area with two leveled tent pads, a picnic table, and more. Water access is available nearby via hose. The setup is ideal for couples, families, or small groups looking for extra room and privacy with access to the Sierra Mountains and all its attractions. Our property features an 800,000 gallon private pond that has been carefully managed over the years with multiple generations of healthy largemouth bass. Guests have exclusive access to this catch-and-release fishing spot, offering a rare opportunity to fish a rare species in the Sierras, and a beautiful setting. Rod rentals are available if needed. Lost Arrow 89 is also a working ranch. As you enter, you’ll pass a dirtbike track, a large white ranch house, and a barn full of horses. Two friendly donkeys, goats, and more than 40 free-range chickens roam the property. The ranch also includes large horse pastures and arenas. This is the kind of place where you wake up to fresh mountain air, with a view of the valley, spend the day fishing or exploring, and end the evening by the fire under a sky full of the brightest stars.

Public campgrounds near Sparks

33mi from Sparks · 136 sites · Tents, RVs · in Donner Memorial State Park

(9)

Creek Campground

83%

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Ridge Campground

33mi from Sparks · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in Donner Memorial State Park

33mi from Sparks · 41 sites · Tents, RVs · in Donner Memorial State Park

(5)

Splitrock Campground

95%

(21)

General Creek Campground

42mi from Sparks · 122 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sugar Pine Point State Park

45mi from Sparks · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in D.L. Bliss State Park

(9)

East Ridge Campground

45mi from Sparks · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in D.L. Bliss State Park

(7)

West Ridge Campground

45mi from Sparks · 140 sites · Tents, RVs · in D.L. Bliss State Park

(12)

Pine Campground

47mi from Sparks · 114 sites · Tents, RVs · in Emerald Bay State Park

(14)

Boat-In Campground

Stories from the community

Kara

November 2025

With pets

2 nights at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Lovely, quiet place to camp, and of course the alpacas made it even more special. The heater made the tent plenty warm even though it was early November. Close to Carson and Virginia City, so we were able to explore. We would definitely return!

Jacob

September 2025

2 nights at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

This is a cute and charming glamping experience. You will be lovingly embraced by the furry creatures on the ranch. The glamping tent included a heating unit which worked great, as well as a barbecue grill, amble, flashlights, water, solar powered outlets to charge our phones, and much more. The breakfast was delicious, and the jams in the country store were great too. We happened to be there on a day where there was an alpaca festival, and that was so much fun. We also witnessed an alpaca giving birth. Stacy was super accommodating. We also got to meet some of the other farmers like Jim and Nancy, who is also a holistic energy healing practitioner and sound healer. We also had a really great sleep in nature.

Canvas Tent- Queen Sizes bed , side tables

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Sofia

August 2025

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

We had a great time camping here! The alpacas were so friendly and it was so great having them roam all around our campsite and being able to feed them and see the other animals on the farm. The glamping tent was very comfortable and we had a great stay.

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Katherine

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Stacey has a really great farm with fun amenities! My husband and I really enjoyed our stay in the clamping tent! Fans worked all night, and the bed was comfortable for the both of us. The Alpacas are sooo fun to watch and feed! They loved coming over to our tent for carrots (we brought extra!) The directions were well laid out and Stacey is a wealth of knowledge about the farm and her animals! We will definitely be back to see our friends again!

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Naqia

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

I would absolutely 100% recommend anyone that would like a relaxing easy time to consider going here. Stacy and all of the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. The property is very well taken care of. I spent my birthday here and it was absolutely amazing

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Shannon

June 2025

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

The alpacas are so cute. Great stay, would definitely visit again.

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Greg

June 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Model Farm

The Model Farm was an oasis in the desert. I’m from the East Coast and it was refreshing to camp on the pond and hear such vibrant birdlife after several weeks on the road. The site is just outside of town so it’s a convenient location to resupply if you’re on a longer trip!

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Karol

May 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Model Farm

Fun night at the Model Farm. Rustic but charming, highlighted by the pond full of ducks and all the birds! Julie and Tom were flexible about where we wanted to set up - we chose across the pond as a windbreak and for more privacy. Yes, there are a lot of dogs, but after their raucous welcome, no problem with sound or interfering with our dog. Thanks for your hospitlity!

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Ruby

May 2025

Amazing place! They treat you very kindly and make sure you are taken care of. I’ve already suggested this place to a few of my friends! Would definitely come back

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Vanna

April 2025

With pets

Glamping was a breeze! The sleeping area was clean and had so much space. I used my sleeping bag for extra warmth at night, but there was a propane heater for use if you need it. The alpacas were my main draw and I’m so glad I was able to interact with them. They were very friendly and very curious about the dog I had with me. I enjoy the fact that I was able to feed the animals with feed they provided at their shop! Each paid campsite gets a free bucket of feed. They have two guardian dogs that patrol the area and protect the livestock, and they were very friendly. Overall a very enjoyable time. I added a breakfast to my trip and I loved it! My dog also had a very enjoyable time smelling all the smells and interacting with the animals.

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Julia

March 2025

We had such a lovely experience staying at the alpaca ranch. We loved spending time with the animals. They were so cute!! Stacey was very friendly and helped us get set up with a heater to stay warm in the intense wind.

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Kimberly

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

This was a fantastic stay! The tent was perfect set in the middle of the ranch with alpacas wandering right up to our door. It was easy finding our way around and they were very accommodating with our odd schedule. Definitely would recommend.

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Danielle

February 2025

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Everyone thought I was crazy for tent camping in February but Stacey made it possible! The property, hospitality, and animals were great! The view was beautiful!

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Courtney

January 2025

With pets

Great space for a quick getaway! I live in Reno and had a friend visit from California. Between us for this trip we didn’t have much trunk room but both love camping. Stacey had all of the essentials so all we had to bring was sleeping bags and food! Definitely would recommend for friends. There was a fire ring and we were allowed to have a camp fire with wood they provided! Perfect for winter camping!

Christina

December 2024

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Stacey was such an accommodating host. This was a unique and fun experience. The alpacas were fabulous and very friendly and curious, even with our doggos. Beautiful piece of land, perfect place to get away from the city and experience farm life. The glamping tent was great, we opted for a propane heater, which kept us nice and toasty for the night. We hope to return in the summer!

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D.L. Bliss State Park

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