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147 campsites
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39.0056, -119.9458
Families and beach-focused campers get the most from this place. Drive-in sites sit closest to the cleanest bathrooms and showers, and the beach walk is genuinely short. RV campers should grab an edge site over a middle one for real privacy under the pines.
Walk-in tent campers should know the haul to most sites is steep; request sites 10-15 or 19 to cut the climb. Bears are actively using this area, so if bear-box food storage feels like a hassle rather than a given, summer weekends here will be stressful.
Reference information about Zephyr Cove Rv & Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Zephyr Cove Resort is located on National Forest lands on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. Few places on earth rival Lake Tahoe for unspoiled beauty, making it a natural choice for those who love to explore the great outdoors through RV cruising and camping. Zephyr Cove Resort's award-winning RV Park & Campground offers you the creature comforts of an outstanding facility and the serenity of a lovely wooded setting with lake views. <strong>Please note: Wood and charcoal fires are only permitted within metal fire rings in the campground. Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted on the beach. Propane appliances are allowed with a valid <a class="usa-link usa-link--external" href="https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/" target="_blank">CA Campfire Permit</a>.</strong></p>
Context for the broader area surrounding Zephyr Cove Rv & Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p style="margin-bottom: 12px;">Follow the slideshow links for information on camping reservations, beaches and picnic areas, Desolation Wilderness permits, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, summer recreation and much more!</p><!-- SLIDER --><link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/?cid=stelprdb5137140" target="_blank"><img alt="Fallen Leaf Campground sign." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd544725.jpg" title="Campground Reservations" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/?cid=stelprdb5157481" target="_blank"><img alt="The Crystal Range sits behind Mt. Tallac." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd532927.jpg" title="Desolation Wilderness Permits" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/?cid=stelprdb5134175" target="_blank"><img alt="Nevada Beach on Lake Tahoe's East Shore" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd551879.jpg" title="Beach and Picnic Areas" /></a> <!-- a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/?cid=stelprdb5155553" target="_blank"><img alt="Ranger Lindsay leads fifth-grade students through the snowy forest during Winter Trek." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd606561.jpg" title="Winter Recreation" /></a --> <!-- a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/?cid=stelprdb5292707" target="_blank"><img alt="Fifth-grade students trek through the snowy forest on snowshoes." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd606560.jpg" title="Winter Trek Conservation Education Information" /></a --> <a href="/recarea/ltbmu/recarea/?recid=11785" target="_blank"><img alt="The Stream Profile Chamber at the visitor center provides a view of the stream environment through aquarium-like windows." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd534353.jpg" title="Taylor Creek Visitor Center/Stream Profile Chamber" /></a> <a href="/recarea/ltbmu/recarea/?recid=11784" target="_blank"><img alt="The Honeymoon Cabin at Tallac Historic Site sits alongside the south shore of Lake Tahoe." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd534332.jpg" title="Tallac Historic Site, photo courtesy of Tahoe Heritage Foundation" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd639731.pdf" target="_blank"><img alt="Lake of the Sky Journal" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd592047.jpg" title="2019 Lake of the Sky Journal" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/?cid=stelprdb5136764" target="_blank"><img alt="Kayaker paddles on Lake Tahoe." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd537798.jpg" title="Summer Recreation Information" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/?cid=stelprdb5196661" target="_blank"><img alt="Kokanee salmon school during fall spawning." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd551905.jpg" title="Fall Fish Festival" /></a> <a href="http://tahoeboatinspections.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Kid jumping off boat into Lake Tahoe" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd544699.jpg" title="Boaters and Paddlers" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ltbmu/?cid=stelprdb5415822" target="_blank"><img alt="American Black Bear" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd536728.jpg" title="Living In and Visiting Bear and Mountain Lion Habitat" /></a></div><!-- /SLIDER -->
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Best season: summer. Summer offers warm, sunny days (typically highs in the mid-70s to low-80s°F, nights in the 40s–50s°F) and the fullest access to Lake Tahoe: swimming from the sandy beach, boating, paddleboarding, and daily cruisers like the M.S. Dixie II. Water- and trail-based activities are at their peak and most campground services and nearby outfitters are open, though weekends and holiday weeks are noticeably busy. If you want reliably warm weather and lake access, summer is the clear choice. Peak months: July, August, September, June
Summer offers full access to swimming, boating, paddleboarding and daily cruises.
Zephyr Cove RV & Campground is described as an award-winning RV park and campground with modern amenities in a wooded setting on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe. The facility includes 90 RV campsites, 47 walk-in campsites, and 10 drive-in campsites, and is a short stroll from the Zephyr Cove Restaurant, a mile-long sandy beach, the marina (including M.S. Dixie II cruises), watercraft rentals, stables for guided horseback rides, and a nearby general store.
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