Zephyr Cove sits on Lake Tahoe's southeast shore, where 149 sites spread beneath pine trees just steps from the lake's mile-long sandy beach. This is resort-style camping with watercraft rentals, paddlewheeler cruises, and horseback rides all within walking distance of your tent or RV.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $20
- 📍GPS
- 39.00559, -119.94582
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 17755894906
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
The campground offers three distinct camping experiences: 92 RV sites for those bringing their rigs, 47 walk-in sites for tent campers willing to carry gear a short distance, and 10 drive-in sites that split the difference. All sites nestle under pine canopy, providing natural shade on Tahoe's sunny days.
The real draw is the location. You're camping at what's essentially a full resort, with the beach, marina, restaurant, and general store all accessible on foot. This isn't backcountry solitude — it's convenience camping for families and groups who want lake access without sacrificing amenities.
What to Know
Cancellations outside 48 hours cost $20; inside that window, you forfeit your first night's deposit. Given the prime lakefront location and full suite of activities, book well ahead for summer weekends.
The campground operates as part of Zephyr Cove Resort, so expect a busier atmosphere than typical Forest Service or state park campgrounds. You're sharing the space with day visitors using the beach, restaurant guests, and passengers boarding the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler.
Nearby
The beach stretches for a mile along the cove, with watercraft rentals available right on shore — everything from ski boats to paddleboats. Zephyr Cove Stables runs guided horseback rides through the area during summer months.
Winter transforms the resort into a snowmobile hub, with a fleet of over 100 machines available for backcountry tours. Adventure Mountain, the Tahoe Basin's highest tubing destination at 7,400 feet, sits nearby for families wanting sledding action.
The Nevada border runs close enough that Stateline's casinos are an easy drive for evening entertainment. Lake Tahoe Adventures operates year-round, offering ATV and RZR tours in summer, snowmobile adventures in winter.