Big Reservoir Campground Tahoe National Forest California

Forest Road 24
Foresthill, California 95631
530 367-2129

Big Reservoir (aka Morning Star Lake) Campground has 100 single-family campsites and is located right next to the lake at an elevation of about 4,000 feet. Most sites have nice views of the water. Group camping is also available. You can make reservations by calling 530 367-2129.

Amenities include potable (drinking) water (pipe/spigot), vault toilets, showers, RV sanitation dump station and trash collection. There is also a small camp store with firewood, ice and supplies. Cell service is not available in the area.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation includes fishing, boating (non-gas engines), kayaking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Paddle-boat rentals are also available and there is a fee charged for fishing access.

Other campgrounds in the area include Giant Gap, Shirttail Creek and Forbes Creek Group.

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Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Group
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
Season:

Late May – Mid October

Elevation:

4,000

# of Campsites:

100

Amenities
  • BBQ Grills
  • Boat Rental
  • Camp Store
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - None
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Grills
  • Ice
  • Overflow Parking
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
  • Showers
Activities
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing

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