Beach camping in Lake Tahoe

Straddling California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is a beach lover's paradise, with more than 40 beaches around its 72-mile shoreline, and no matter what shore you're on, you'll find plenty of Lake Tahoe beach camping options, spanning tent sites, RV sites, yurts, and cabins. On the North and West shores, several public Lake Tahoe campgrounds offer tent camping and RV campsites near Tahoe City—try Sugar Pine Point State Park or D.L. Bliss State Park. Nearby, Emerald Bay State Park features epic views, access to waterfalls, and a boat-in campground on the water. Meanwhile, campgrounds near South Lake Tahoe, like Camp Richardson, offer even more amenities, including wifi, RV hookups, and cabins within walking distance to sandy beaches. On the Nevada side of the lake, Nevada Beach Campground and Zephyr Cove Resort are your best bets. Although Lake Tahoe is a year-round destination, with ski resorts and snow play in winter, lakeside beach camping spots are more limited then, when private lakeside cabins are the best option.