How many campgrounds are at Tahoe National Forest?

66 campgrounds at Tahoe National Forest near Foresthill, California.

Are there campsites available at Tahoe National Forest this weekend?

Yes. 63 sites available this weekend (September 4) at Tahoe National Forest. Availability: Shirttail Creek (2), Ahart Campground (1), Big Reservoir Campground (11). Check daily for cancellations.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Tahoe National Forest?

Very difficult. Book 1-2 weeks ahead, or even last-minute.

When is the best time to camp at Tahoe National Forest?

November, December, January, February for easier booking. Peak season: June, July, August.

Where is Tahoe National Forest?

California, near Foresthill. 66 campgrounds with reservable sites.

Camping at Tahoe National Forest in California

Tahoe National Forest Camping

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66 campgroundsNear Foresthill, California

About Tahoe National Forest

Tahoe National Forest has 66 reservable campgrounds, booked through Recreation.gov — including Big Reservoir Campground, French Meadows, Gates Group, Prosser Ranch Group, Forbes Creek and Coyote Group. It's one of the camping destinations we track in California.

Campgrounds here are in high demand and can sell out within minutes of release, so cancellations are often the only way to get a site. Campsite Tonight monitors every Tahoe National Forest campground around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears.