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Recreation Region: North Shore

Watson Lake Campground

Watson Lake Campground is a backcountry campground located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe off forest road 16N50. This campground is a first-come, first served campground with six campsites, no reservations, no water, and no trash removal. Please pack out everything brought in and used and remember, camping is only permitted in designated spots.

 

Current Conditions
Seasonal Camping, No Restrooms or Trash Service in Winter; Campfires (wood, charcoal or other solid fuels) only permitted within permanent, iron fire rings when the campground is open. Camping Only Allowed in Designated Spots

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General Information

Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid fuels) only permitted within permanent, metal fire rings when the campgrounds is open.

No Fee

Getting There

Elevation

7,759

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated June 18th, 2025