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Campground map of west shore of Lake Tahoe with links to full details about each campground - facilities, fees, reservation links, check-in times, nearby attractions, and more.
Nevada City stands at the gateway to Tahoe National Forest which offers numerous camping and backpacking opportunities. Campers wishing to stay close to town should check with the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Scotts Flat Lake or Rollins Lake.
Conveniently located near Nevada City, California, Lake Spaulding is easily accessible from Lake Tahoe via Highway 89 and Interstate 80. Open from mid-May through mid-October, the campground provides basic amenities and 25 sites for tents, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the marvelous forested setting and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
White Cloud Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest, near Nevada City and three historic mining towns along Highway 20. The area provides a great escape from urban life. Scotts Flat Reservoir is 6 miles from White Cloud Campsite, and adjacent to the campground is Pioneer Trail used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.
Our list of 10 best Lake Tahoe campgrounds are found around the lake with one in Nevada and ten in California. With the exception of Fallen Leaf Lake and Camp Shelly, the other 8 campgrounds are within walking distance of the lake shore.
Address: Nevada City, California 95959. GPS: 39.389717, -120.609636. View on Map. Local Directions: From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 heading east toward Truckee approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Continue on that road for 5 miles and turn right on Grouse Ridge Road (Forest Road 14).
Overview. Location. Address: Nevada City, California 95959. GPS: 39.459317, -120.612392. View on Map. Local Directions: From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 east towards Truckee approximately 20 miles. Turn left of Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18).
