Nevada Beach sits right on Lake Tahoe's eastern shore, straddling the California-Nevada border at 6,100 feet. The sparse pine forest offers both wooded and open sites, many with lake views, making it a solid base camp for Tahoe's beaches and backcountry. Casino lights from nearby Stateline provide an odd counterpoint to the mountain quiet.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $10
- 📍GPS
- 38.98146, -119.95154
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 775-588-5562
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
Dozens of sites spread across paved loops, accommodating both tents and RVs. The sites closest to the lake trade privacy for views, while those on the outer loops offer more space between neighbors. Pine needles carpet the ground under tall trees, and the lake stays visible from most spots. Each site comes with the standard table, fire ring, and grill setup, plus flush toilets and drinking water throughout the campground.
The standout feature is the Nevada Beach Pavilion — a timber-framed shelter right on the beach that handles groups up to 150 people. It's got 10 picnic tables and three large BBQ stations, with the kind of Tahoe views that make group gatherings memorable.
What to Know
At $10 per night, this runs cheaper than most Tahoe options. Group sites book 12 months out, individual sites six months. The beach itself stretches less than a mile but runs wider than others around the lake, keeping the crowds more spread out than you'll find at popular spots on the west shore.
Nearby
Lake Tahoe delivers the obvious water sports — swimming, boating, water skiing — plus fishing for kokanee salmon, mackinaw, rainbow and brown trout. The 2.6-mile Lam Wa Tah Trail traces part of the lake's perimeter for easier exploring on foot. Stateline's restaurants and casinos sit just minutes away when you need a break from the outdoors, though the campground's "peace and quiet" suggests most folks come here to avoid exactly that scene.