Campground

Kaspian Campground

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · South Lake Tahoe · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 2 of 3 weekends we sampled are sold out
Kaspian Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USFS

Weekend availability at Kaspian Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 6:05 PM PT

Sold out 3 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Limited
    2/9 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Kaspian Campground?

as of September 19

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Kaspian Campground and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Sold out
Oct 3Sold out
Oct 10Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Sep 30Open
Oct 7Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
9
Walk-In

About this campground

Overview Kaspian Campground is located in a mature forest of pine trees overlooking the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Campers will be nestled in a sparse forest of pine trees and evergreen shrubs, just minutes from the bright blue water of Tahoe. The lake and its sandy beaches provides ample recreation opportunities. Recreation Kaspian Campground is ideal for visitors planning a full day of biking around Lake Tahoe. Bike trails that traverse the western shores of the lake begin near the campground. Visitors enjoy water sports on the lake and relaxing on its sandy beaches.Facilities The campground offers multiple single-family sites for tent-only camping. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated in a former picnic area, across the street from the lake. Campsites are spaced for privacy and surrounded by tall ponderosa pine and white fir trees. Some sites offer spectacular views of Lake Tahoe through the trees. Nearby Attractions Kaspian Campground is less than 10 miles from the popular Meeks Bay. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 541-1537 for general information.

Getting there

The campground is located 4 miles south of Tahoe City, on California Highway 89.

Elevation
6,253 ft
Contact
530-583-3642

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WATER SPORTS
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING

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