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1. Zephyr Cove ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Nevada Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Camp Richardson Resort

Category: Unique Accommodations
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4. Fallen Leaf

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5. Emerald Bay State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. D. L. Bliss State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Meeks Bay

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8. Sugar Pine Point State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Kaspian Campground

Category: Unique Accommodations
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10. Tahoe Valley Campground

Category: Unique Accommodations
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11. William Kent Campground

Category: Unique Accommodations
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12. Camp Shelly

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Camping at Lake Tahoe isn’t exactly what most people expect. Those who’ve never been there think of getting to pitch their own tent near the water, but that isn’t the case. You can, however, get something that’s close to that experience. Lake Tahoe campgrounds are found on the South and West parts of the lake. Some of them are run by California State Parks while the others are run by US Forest Service.

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