Recreation area

White Rock Lake

Tahoe National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

White Rock Lake is managed by PG&E.  This lake is popular with hikers using the Mt Lola Trail and with anglers.   There are 6 primitive campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. There is no piped water for drinking.  As the campground is rustic with minimal facilities, there are no restrooms, fees or reservations. To get there:  From Hwy 80, exit on to Hwy 89 north.  At the Little Truckee Summit, turn left on the 07 road towards Independence Lake and Jackson Meadow.  Turn left for Independence Lake and follow it 9.5 miles and turn left on Forest Service Road 86.  Continue on this road 6.7 miles, when you come to a Y in the road, continue on the left going another 5 miles to the lake.  A four wheel drive vehicle is necessary for the last few miles to this lake.  The lake is operated from approximately mid-June to late October.

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • FISHING

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