Camping & Cabins
Camping opportunities are abundant on the Forest in a variety of different environments. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Tahoe National Forest is home to nine historic fire lookouts, two of which are available to rent. For a truly unique recreation experience, renters can drive, hike, ski, bike or ride snow machines across snowy peaks, enjoy breathtaking views of the eastern Sierra Nevada and enjoy a cozy weekend inside a historic fire lookout.
Grouse Ridge Campground
Site Open
Grouse Ridge Campground is located at the top of Grouse Ridge, spectacular vistas of granitic boulders, many alpine lakes, scattered pines, and wildflowers in the summer. Often late opening due to…
Hampshire Rocks Campground
Site Open
Hampshire Rocks Campground offers easy access from I-80 surrounded by mixed conifers, aspen and dogwood. Enjoy swimming and fishing on the South Yuba River. Freeway noise can be heard. Campground…
Hornswoggle Group Campground
Site Open
Hornswoggle Group Campground is located near Bullard's Bar Reservoir. It is just a 1/2 mile from the Dark Day boat ramp and 3 miles from the Cottage Creek boat ramp. There are four 25 person…
Indian Springs Campground
Site Open
Indian Springs Campground offers easy access from I-80 in pretty wooded area on the South Yuba River. Freeway noise can be heard. Swimmers should use caution in early summer when water levels are…
Indian Valley Campground
Site Open
Indian Valley Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River along Hwy 49 about 15 miles north of Camptonville. There are 19 campsites with vault toilets and piped water. It is…
Jackson Creek Campground
Jackson Creek Campground has 14 campsites with tables, bear proof food lockers, vault toilets and parking. There is no trash service. Jackson Creek Campground is located on the edge of Jackson…
Lakeside Campground
Site Open
Lakeside Campground is located on the west shore of Prosser Reservoir, 10 minutes north of Truckee, CA.  The campground offers single-family campsites. Some campground sites are shaded by pine and…
Lewis Campground
Site Open
Lewis Campground is located on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness.
Lindsey Lake Campground
Primitive campground, with 12 campsites, vault toilets, and no trash service Located near Lindsey Lake, 12 miles north of Highway 20. Great hiking, fishing and swimming. Low clearance vehicles…
Little Lasier Meadow Horse Camp
Site Open
The campground offers equestrian sites for campers with horses. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and hitching racks. A shared horse corral is on-site.Â