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Camp Shelly

Camp Shelly is located near South Lake Tahoe off Highway 89 between Fallen Leaf Lake and Emerald Bay. The campground is centrally located in the whispering pines, allowing visitors to take advantage of both the natural wonders of the Lake Tahoe basin as well as the indoor attractions of a major tourist destination.

Amenities include hot showers and a metal fire pit and grill in every campsite. Most sites can accommodate tent trailers and campers and some can accommodate motorhomes up to 24 feet in length. Lake Tahoe and the Glen Alpine and Mt. Tallac trailheads are all within hiking distance. Nearby are Emerald Bay, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, and Vikingsholm.

Reservations

https://www.larpd.org/camp-shelly

General Information

Camp Shelly is operated by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District through a Special Use Permit with the Forest Service

Camp Shelly is generally open early-June through Labor Day.

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

Contact Name: Camp Shelly

Contact Phone: 925-373-5700

Getting There

Directions

Camp Shelly is located in South Lake Tahoe on highway 89 conveniently between Fallen Leaf Lake and Emerald Bay. The campground is centrally located in the whispering pines, allowing visitors to take advantage of both the natural wonders of the Lake Tahoe basin as well as the indoor attractions of a major tourist destination.

Amenities include hot showers and a metal fire pit and grill in every campsite. Most sites can accommodate tent trailers and campers and some can accommodate motorhomes up to 24 feet in length. Lake Tahoe and the Glen Alpine and Mt. Tallac trailheads are all within hiking distance. Nearby are Emerald Bay, Tallac Historic Site, Taylor Creek Visitor Center and Vikingsholm.