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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Camping

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - Ken Lund
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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - Ken Lund
Photo: Ken Lund
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - Ken Lund
Photo: Ken Lund
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - Ken Lund
Photo: Ken Lund
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Campgrounds

Campgrounds in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Desolation Wilderness Permit

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Fallen Leaf Campground

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Kaspian Campground

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Meeks Bay

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Meeks Bay Resort

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Nevada Beach Campground

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William Kent Campground

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Overview

A brief introduction to Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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!

Fallen Leaf Campground sign. The Crystal Range sits behind Mt. Tallac. Nevada Beach on Lake Tahoe's East Shore The Stream Profile Chamber at the visitor center provides a view of the stream environment through aquarium-like windows. The Honeymoon Cabin at Tallac Historic Site sits alongside the south shore of Lake Tahoe. Lake of the Sky Journal Kayaker paddles on Lake Tahoe. Kokanee salmon school during fall spawning. Kid jumping off boat into Lake Tahoe American Black Bear

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is a United States National Forest that manages and protects public land surrounding Lake Tahoe and the Lake Tahoe Basin. Straddling the state borders of California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada, the LTBMU encompasses 154,851 acres (626 km²) of National Forest system lands, ranging in altitude above sea level from 6,225 feet (1,897 m) at lake level to 10,881 feet (3,317 m) at Freel Peak. The U.S. Forest Service established the LTBMU in 1973. The name of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reflects a unique sort of National Forest.

Read more about Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit at Wikipedia

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Reviews

Camper reviews for Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Lots of trees - perfect spot

we really loved this campground. The facilities were very well kept. The hosts were friendly, while also responsibly disclosing the frequent bear activity. Our spot was nice and shady. I think this is a plus to all the spots here. There’s big trees and barely any bald spot. The picnic table and bear box was a bit far so being in stuff from the car to the cooking area, was a bit of a workout, but not a problem.

my only complaint is that there was a lot of folks with generators, which made it loud, but c’e la vie.

we will be back here!

thank you!

Carolina G Ibarra
Carolina G Ibarra reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on September 24th, 2023

Family Tradition!

Love this campground and this beautiful little lake. Last summer was out family's 4th year here. It's very hard to get good sites near the lake. I was up at 7am every morning trying to snag one when they open 6 months in advance but still failed. CampNab to the rescue! Sites are spread out nicely, staff is friendly, lake is absolutely breathtaking. We spend our entire trip here and forget that Tahoe is even there haha.

cody russell
cody russell reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on September 10th, 2023

Amazing

We were able to book a campsite very close to Lake Tahoe for our very last minute trip (in a week). We didn’t think this website would actually work! We were so glad we signed up, definitely will be using this site again and highly recommend!

Brenda Silva
Brenda Silva reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on June 25th, 2023

Nice little campground on a beach

This campground is located next to the beach, and it takes a minute or two to walk from your site to the lake. Sites are mainly small, mostly shaded, but with little to no privacy. Some sites share the same paved pad, so plan accordingly if camping with a van. Clean flush toilets but no shower. Bears are visiting every night starting 10pm, and bear proof food boxes are provided.

Vasyl Yurchyshyn
Vasyl Yurchyshyn reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on June 24th, 2023

Awesome resource!!

As last minute planners, spur of the moment travelers, and spontaneous campers, we rely on campnab. The service is user friendly, and has access to many, though not all, campgrounds. I have even used it to camp where I live, in Lake Tahoe, for lake front weekends!

Melanie Tavasieff
Melanie Tavasieff reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on May 29th, 2023

Great family camping

Amazing campground with beach on site. Great for the kids with bike friendly loops and a beach spot everyone could enjoy. Close to all the Tahoe amenities but far enough away that doesn’t feel like you are camping in town. Good spot for base camp before backpacking trip into desolation wilderness too. Highly recommend!

Scott Sisil
Scott Sisil reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on May 29th, 2023

My favorite place to camp at Lake Tahoe

Getting a camping reservation at Lake Tahoe is difficult. Campnab makes it simple and allows flexibility.

Angela Dudley
Angela Dudley reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on May 15th, 2023

Very Happy

Very Happy. We were able to pickup a very nice camp spot in a very competitive place to get.

Pat Brown
Pat Brown reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on May 9th, 2023

Beautiful campground

We love this campground! It's right on Fallen Leaf Lake, 1 mile from Lake Tahoe. Great mountain bike rides right from your campsite. Rock climbing nearby. Incredible hiking nearby. Every site has shade. All the activities our family likes (biking, hiking, climbing, swimming/paddle boarding) that we usually go farther into the wilderness for, but here you also have civilization 5 minutes away. Thanks to Campnap all our kids and grandkids got sites also, so its family reunion time! Thanks Capnab!

John Henderson
John Henderson reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on May 8th, 2023

hard to get popular place

We appreciated the opportunity to get camps at this popular spot and did get most of the ones we hoped for. Still need one site for one more night. Got confused on phone as to what to push when camp came up on phone! Has to be done super fast. Thanks for emailing us after we asked a previous question.

Debbie vayder
Debbie vayder reviewed Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
on May 6th, 2023

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