Dark Day Campground Tahoe National Forest California

Dark Day Overview

Dark Day Campground has 10 (walk-to/tent-only) campsites and is located overlooking the New Bullards Bar Reservoir.

Campsites are tent-only and it’s about a 100 foot walk from the parking area to the campsites. Up to 6 people can camp in a site. Each campsite also has a table, food storage locker (bear box), fire ring and grate. Campsites 1, 2 and 3 are double sites (up to 12 people), and campsite #4  is a triple site (up to 18 people). The maximum vehicle length in the parking areas arrange from 29 feet to 44 feet.

The campground is generally open from mid-April to mid-October. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault toilets and trash collection. Cell service is also good. A boat ramp, marina and supplies are available at the marina near Camptonville.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, water sports, picnicking and wildlife viewing. A boat ramp is also located near the campground.

Other campgrounds in the area include Fiddle Creek, Schoolhouse and Hornswoggle Group. Garden Point (Boat-In) Campground is also across the lake.

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Amenities

• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Reservoir
• Sailing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing