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Lake Tahoe - West Shore
3 mi south of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA · No signal at camp
About Lake Tahoe - West Shore
The west shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake. Highway 89 stretches along this side of the lake with access via Highway 50 to the south and Interstate 80 to the north. Recreational opportunities abound on the west shore where you will find water activities, camping, hiking, downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Attractions include nearby Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows, Granite Chief Wilderness, Meeks Bay and Meeks Bay Resort, the Ehrman Mansion and access to the Rubicon Trail, one of the most popular OHV routes in the country.
- Managed by: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, FS
- Where: 3 mi south of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA · 39.1088, -120.1808
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Creek - Middle Fork | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 3.7 mi |
| Blackwood Creek OHV Staging Ar | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| 16E12.10 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.9 mi | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 2.2 mi
Water fill-up: 2.3 mi
Propane: 16.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Kaspian Campground 1.3 mi
- William Kent Campground 2.5 mi
- Noonchester 14N34A 3.7 mi
- Buck Lake Road 14N40 4.2 mi
- dukMé?em wáta Campground 4.8 mi
- Meeks Bay Campground 6 mi