Cal-ida
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About Cal-ida
Cal-ida is a national park campground at Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Tahoe National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Cal-ida is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 3.2/5 across 16 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Tahoe National Forest include Carlton, Fiddle Creek, Indian Valley, Rocky Rest and Ramshorn.
Total reservations in April — 2024: 5 · 2025: 8
Location
Address
Camptonville , California
Coordinates
39.5200, -120.9967
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 100 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Carlton
Tahoe National Forest
Fiddle Creek
Tahoe National Forest
Indian Valley
Tahoe National Forest
Rocky Rest
Tahoe National Forest
Ramshorn
Tahoe National Forest
Dark Day Campground
Tahoe National Forest
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Cal-ida FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cal-ida?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Cal-ida?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cal-ida. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cal-ida right now?
Cal-ida is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Cal-ida located?
Cal-ida is located in Tahoe National Forest, near Camptonville , California.
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