About this campground
Lake of the Woods is a nice small lake. It can be quite popular especially on weekends. There are approximately 15 camping spots with fire pits and picnic tables situated along the shoreline. There is no piped water available. This lake generally opens later in the spring as it sits at a high elevation and takes longer for winter snows to melt to gain access. Camping is free and on a first come - first served basis. The lake has both public and private property. Fire restrictions may be different depending on where you locate your camp.
Activities
- CAMPING
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cold CreekTahoe National Forest5 mi
- Cottonwood CreekTahoe National Forest5 mi
- Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile Staging AreaTahoe National Forest6 mi
- Little Lasier Meadows CampgroundTahoe National Forest7 mi
- East Meadow CampgroundTahoe National Forest8 mi
- Kyburz Flat Interpretive SiteTahoe National Forest8 mi
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Lake of the Woods doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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