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South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area

Lake Tahoe & Sierra

About this campsite

Campground: South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area.

Location

South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area•CA

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
WED☀️
23° / 4°
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TODAY☁️
26° / 12°
💧 1%
FRI☁️
26° / 12°
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SAT☁️
28° / 10°
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SUN🌦️
27° / 12°
💧 6%

Common questions about South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area

Can you book South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area online?

We hold no online booking link for South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area?

South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area sits in CA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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Overview The RV Village provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other. Featuring beach access, and all the amenities you can think of within walking distance, guests get to bask in the remarkable beauty of Tahoe without sacrificing the resort experience. The campground has 20 Full Hookup RV sites and 78 Water/Electric RV sites. Each RV site has a picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. Some sites have a bear-proof food locker. Recreation Historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation in Lake Tahoe. Recreational activities include biking, camping, fishing, hiking, sandy beach access, boating, paddling and more! Facilities The RV Village is nestled in the beautiful pines of the Sierra Nevadas. A short 10 minute walk to Lake Tahoe along a paved bike path. There is a Bar and Grill, General Store with Deli, Full Service Marina, and Ice Cream Parlor on site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grate for cooking. Some sites have a bear-proof food storage locker. Flush toilets and showers are available in peak season, restroom facilities and dump station close during winter. Fire wood and camping supplies are available for purchase at the General Store. Check in is at the Eagles Nest Campground Kiosk located on HWY 89. On-site security, Property is staffed 24 hrs. This is not a pet-friendly resort. Only service dogs accepted. Natural Features The resort’s unrivaled location on Lake Tahoe’s southern shore offers access to breathtaking natural wonders at an elevation of 6225 feet. Guests are surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe, the towering Sierra Nevada mountains, and the lush, fragrant forests of the surrounding area. The resort’s scenic beauty is a constant invitation for outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to water sports. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 494-2228. Nearby Attractions Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac.

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Wed
23°·23%·15km/h
Low–Moderate
Today
26°·20%·10km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
26°·11%·22km/h
Low–Moderate
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South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado Recreation Area