Kaspian Campground Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit California
3255 CA-89Tahoe City, California 96145
530 583-3642
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Kaspian Campground has 9 single-family campsites (tent only) and is right across the road from Lake Tahoe. It can get a bit noisy (cars passing by), but the views of the lake are outstanding. You’re also just a few steps from the beach. Campers can parking one car in the parking lot and must walk to their site (75 – 150 feet). All gear must be packed in and out. Each site also has a table, food storage locker, fire ring and grate.
The campground is open mid-May to mid-October. Campground amenities include drinking water and flush toilets. Firewood is available from local stores in the area. Check in is 2pm and check out is at noon.
Kaspian – Area Recreation
Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming, water skiing, sailing, hiking, mountain biking, OHVing, horseback riding and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also pretty good.
You may also be interested in Tahoe SRA, Lake Forest or William Kent campgrounds.
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1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- Primitive
- Tent
- Walk-To
Season:
Mid May – Mid October
Elevation:
6,225
# of Campsites:
9
Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
Activities
- ATV
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Sailboarding
- Sailing
- Skin Diving
- Snorkeling
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Wake Boarding
- Walking Trails
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Wilderness Area
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I just need to now if the compground is goin to open for my day’s June 8 to 11
Hi Gustavo,
The US Forest Service indicates that it will be closed through May 15, so unless the Governor of California prevents it, Kaspian campground should be open>
“Lake Tahoe Basin National Forest developed recreation sites and areas are temporarily closed through May 15, 2020. Follow the link to view the forest orders and closure maps.”
Hi. I booked a campground from 06/22 to 06/25. Today I received a letter that the campground may be closed on these dates. can i find out the reason. Do I need to make a reservation at another hotel or can I hope that you will be open?
Hi Alex,
Kaspian campground is currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. Recreation.gov sent you a note to let you know that it may not reopen by June 22. Tentatively Recreation.gov is showing it may reopen around June 28/29. We do know that other campgrounds (Fallen Leaf and Zephyr Cove) are tentatively scheduled to reopen around June 15 so perhaps there is a chance Kaspian may open in time for your stay.
Here’s the official explanation:
This facility is temporarily closed in accordance with the State of California’s Executive Order N-33-20.
Guest services have been temporarily suspended. Tahoe Recreation is committed to the health and safety of our guests and staff. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and the guidelines from the CDC and will respond as warranted.
Hi I have a reservation on August 3rd – 7th, what time is check in? Also will I get a refund if the Kaspian campsite is closed because of covid-19 corona virus? please reply thank you John
Hi John,
Kapsian campground has a check out at noon and check in at 2pm. It is currently open and if closes (due to Covid) you will get a refund from Recreation.gov.
Is Kaspian campground walk in only? No car access?
Hi Micaela,
That is correct. All campsites at Kaspian are ‘walk to’. Campers can parking one car in the parking lot and must walk to their site (75 – 150 feet). All gear must be packed in and out.
Site number 4-9 are different in these pictures (numbered counter-clockwise) as opposed to the site map on Recreation dot gov (numbered clockwise). Thanks – curious if I reserved a site other than the one I intended.
Hi Kenny,
We just photographed Kaspian campground’s campsites late last year. The photos are correct and reflect the correct campsite. You can also see the campsite post # in the campsite. Rec.gov’s map is also correct in that it shows the approximate location of each campsite.
Thanks Camp Ranger!