Recreation area

Big Bend Day Use

Tahoe National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

From eastbound I-80, take Big Bend exit and continue east one-quarter mile to the day use area.  From westbound I-80, take the Rainbow Road exit and continue west for one and one-half mile to the day use area. Elevation:   5,900 Facilities:   3 picnic tables, 3 grills Potable water and vault toliets are available at the Big Bend Group Campground.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.