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Camping Near South Lake Tahoe, CA

There are 255 campgrounds within driving distance of South Lake Tahoe, CA in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Cascade Creek Campground, about 46 miles away. 30 of the closest are free. 4 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.

Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near South Lake Tahoe (240). Prefer primitive, off-grid spots? Browse dispersed camping near South Lake Tahoe (179).

Closest campgrounds to South Lake Tahoe

Open the interactive map near South Lake Tahoe to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.

Camping near South Lake Tahoe FAQ

How far are the nearest campgrounds to South Lake Tahoe?

The closest campground in the Camphive database is Cascade Creek Campground, roughly 46 miles from South Lake Tahoe, CA. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.

Is there free camping near South Lake Tahoe?

Yes. 240 campgrounds near South Lake Tahoe, CA are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near South Lake Tahoe page for the full list.

What is the Vistas score?

Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 4 of the spots near South Lake Tahoe listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.

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