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Upper Blue Lake Campground
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Upper Blue Lake Campground

South Lake Tahoe, California
4.4 (22 reviews)

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About Upper Blue Lake Campground

Campground in California.

Upper Blue Lake Campground offers a serene alpine retreat nestled in the heart of California's stunning mountain landscape. This public campground serves as an ideal base for travelers seeking authentic outdoor experiences away from the hustle and bustle of commercial RV parks. The elevation and mountain setting create a naturally cooler climate that provides welcome relief during warm months, making it an excellent choice for those escaping summer heat.

The surrounding region boasts incredible natural beauty with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and scenic exploration. The clear mountain air and peaceful atmosphere make this an outstanding destination for families looking to disconnect and reconnect with nature. Whether you're an experienced camper or someone new to the RV lifestyle, Upper Blue Lake Campground welcomes visitors seeking genuine outdoor adventure in a well-established public recreation area.

The campground's location provides convenient access to numerous trails and outdoor activities that showcase California's diverse landscapes. Visitors consistently appreciate the authentic camping experience that public campgrounds provide, with their blend of affordability, natural settings, and community atmosphere. The 4.2-star rating from 58 reviews reflects the genuine satisfaction of previous visitors who have found this to be a worthwhile destination.

The area surrounding Upper Blue Lake Campground features the kind of natural splendor that defines California's mountain regions. Clear nights offer excellent stargazing opportunities, while daytime activities include exploring the surrounding wilderness areas. The campground serves as an excellent jumping-off point for day trips and longer explorations of the local landscape.

This destination appeals to a wide range of travelers: families seeking memorable outdoor vacations, couples looking for peaceful getaways, outdoor enthusiasts pursuing hiking and fishing opportunities, and anyone desiring an escape to nature's tranquility. The public campground setting ensures an affordable camping experience without sacrificing access to natural attractions and outdoor recreation that make California's mountains such a compelling destination for RV travelers.
4.4

Rating

22

Reviews

Park Details

Tips & Tricks

Book Early

South Lake Tahoe is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

California weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for South Lake Tahoe.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near South Lake Tahoe. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Upper Blue Lake Campground Reviews

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Maya Hawj

Mar 23, 2026

4.0

Google Review by Maya Hawj

Past the lower blue lake CG the paved road ends. Some sections are narrow and lots pot holes . The bear box are decent size please use them. We had an incident where someone left trash out and their cooler and a bear came into camp. There are trash at the site, potable water, and the host are really good about maintaining the bathrooms. Some of the sites have space for only 1 tent however all the... Past the lower blue lake CG the paved road ends. Some sections are narrow and lots pot holes . The bear box are decent size please use them. We had an incident where someone left trash out and their cooler and a bear came into camp. There are trash at the site, potable water, and the host are really good about maintaining the bathrooms. Some of the sites have space for only 1 tent however all the car parking are long enough for 2 cars and If needed can put a tent there as well.

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Emily Kenny

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Emily Kenny

This is such a beautiful spot! The campground is at the end of the road past all of the other blue lakes campgrounds. It has 32 spots 9 of which are first come first serve. During the week it is not too busy but can get quite full on the weekends. There are vault toilets that were very clean. It is $23 a night with no hookups but there are water spigots around! Pets are $2 a night. Very close to t... This is such a beautiful spot! The campground is at the end of the road past all of the other blue lakes campgrounds. It has 32 spots 9 of which are first come first serve. During the week it is not too busy but can get quite full on the weekends. There are vault toilets that were very clean. It is $23 a night with no hookups but there are water spigots around! Pets are $2 a night. Very close to the lake, hiking, and off road trails. Campsites all have fire pits, bear boxes, and picnic tables. There are bears! So be careful! Definitely some fickle fish in the lake, some people have luck but we didn't! Highly recommend this amazing campground!

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Andy Eissinger

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Andy Eissinger

Sorry for the terrible photo but I wasn’t there to take pictures, so…. Beautiful campground. Clean, quiet and fairly remote. Easy dirt road getting in. This campground isn’t built for the huge, house sized monstrosity RVs so don’t try bringing one of those here. You won’t make it. Sites are huge and private but NOT level at all, so bring stuff to level your camper. All in all one of my favorite... Sorry for the terrible photo but I wasn’t there to take pictures, so…. Beautiful campground. Clean, quiet and fairly remote. Easy dirt road getting in. This campground isn’t built for the huge, house sized monstrosity RVs so don’t try bringing one of those here. You won’t make it. Sites are huge and private but NOT level at all, so bring stuff to level your camper. All in all one of my favorite campgrounds.

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Mitch Hinkle

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Mitch Hinkle

This campground is amazingly beautiful, calm and peaceful. And it's clean and we'll maintained. The campground hosts are fantastic. Upper Blue Lake is just through the trees. Its a gorgeous mountain lake. There are large bear lockers, bathrooms have pit toilets. There are water taps around the campground. Sometimes the water is potable. I will come back many times. Be aware that the campgrou... This campground is amazingly beautiful, calm and peaceful. And it's clean and we'll maintained. The campground hosts are fantastic. Upper Blue Lake is just through the trees. Its a gorgeous mountain lake. There are large bear lockers, bathrooms have pit toilets. There are water taps around the campground. Sometimes the water is potable. I will come back many times. Be aware that the campground is at 8200 feet. Depending on your level of fitness you might get a little short of breath just walking around.

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Yanet Peregrina

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Yanet Peregrina

Beautiful place to camp, the maintenance is excellent, the hosts are incredibly friendly, I forgot the marshmallows for my daughters and they kindly gave us some. Also, due to the weather, we couldn't make a wood fire and they offered us their gas fire pit, Thank you for helping my family have an incredible weekend.

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Shana Smith

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Shana Smith

This is by far the best RV park I've stayed at. I've been all over the western US and this place is a little slice of heaven. The dog park is huge and great and well kept. The spaces are nice and wide. you're not jammed in next to your neighbor. The lake is great for paddleboarding. The little store makes sandwiches, and they have a garden and grow their own vegetables... Half the park are f... This is by far the best RV park I've stayed at. I've been all over the western US and this place is a little slice of heaven. The dog park is huge and great and well kept. The spaces are nice and wide. you're not jammed in next to your neighbor. The lake is great for paddleboarding. The little store makes sandwiches, and they have a garden and grow their own vegetables... Half the park are full timers. Mostly lineman and their families. It's a very family friendly park. They have am area with Cornhole boards set up and well kept hangout areas. There is a volleyball net in the dog park.. it's really a wonderful place and I have nothing but great things to say. I left this morning, but think I'll go back for another week because it's just a perfect slice heaven.

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Julie Austin

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Julie Austin

Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and an air conditioned tent/yurt made for a pleasant weekend stay. Crossing the rd to get to the lake was a little sketchy, but the beach and dock area were great for fishing, swimming and getting a kayak out to the water. Morning view of lake was 10/10.

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Julie Austin

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Julie Austin

Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and an air conditioned tent/yurt made for a pleasant weekend stay. Crossing the rd to get to the lake was a little sketchy, but the beach and dock area were great for fishing, swimming and getting a kayak out to the water. Morning view of lake was 10/10.

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kathy meddock

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by kathy meddock

We called ahead to make sure there was availability for our RV and made the reservations by phone. When we got there we couldn't seem to get ahold of anybody. Finally after 20 minutes somebody showed up. She was busy on another part of the property which is understandable. The spaces are nice with a good amount of room. There is a small Lakefront area across a busy highway with no lights to get ac... We called ahead to make sure there was availability for our RV and made the reservations by phone. When we got there we couldn't seem to get ahold of anybody. Finally after 20 minutes somebody showed up. She was busy on another part of the property which is understandable. The spaces are nice with a good amount of room. There is a small Lakefront area across a busy highway with no lights to get across. My biggest complaint were the showers. There were two of them. One of them would not lock. The other one would lock with a little bit of struggle. The water was cold, there were more bugs than I care to share a small room with and there was a gap in the bottom of the door. It is fine for staying one night but I would not stay more than that.

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kathy meddock

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by kathy meddock

We called ahead to make sure there was availability for our RV and made the reservations by phone. When we got there we couldn't seem to get ahold of anybody. Finally after 20 minutes somebody showed up. She was busy on another part of the property which is understandable. The spaces are nice with a good amount of room. There is a small Lakefront area across a busy highway with no lights to get ac... We called ahead to make sure there was availability for our RV and made the reservations by phone. When we got there we couldn't seem to get ahold of anybody. Finally after 20 minutes somebody showed up. She was busy on another part of the property which is understandable. The spaces are nice with a good amount of room. There is a small Lakefront area across a busy highway with no lights to get across. My biggest complaint were the showers. There were two of them. One of them would not lock. The other one would lock with a little bit of struggle. The water was cold, there were more bugs than I care to share a small room with and there was a gap in the bottom of the door. It is fine for staying one night but I would not stay more than that.

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kathy meddock

Mar 18, 2026

3.0

Google Review by kathy meddock

We called ahead to make sure there was availability for our RV and made the reservations by phone. When we got there we couldn't seem to get ahold of anybody. Finally after 20 minutes somebody showed up. She was busy on another part of the property which is understandable. The spaces are nice with a good amount of room. There is a small Lakefront area across a busy highway with no lights to get ac... We called ahead to make sure there was availability for our RV and made the reservations by phone. When we got there we couldn't seem to get ahold of anybody. Finally after 20 minutes somebody showed up. She was busy on another part of the property which is understandable. The spaces are nice with a good amount of room. There is a small Lakefront area across a busy highway with no lights to get across. My biggest complaint were the showers. There were two of them. One of them would not lock. The other one would lock with a little bit of struggle. The water was cold, there were more bugs than I care to share a small room with and there was a gap in the bottom of the door. It is fine for staying one night but I would not stay more than that.

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Shawna Marion

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Shawna Marion

My son and I stayed in the Diplomat II RV and it was the perfect home base while exploring Lake County! Easy parking and check-in plus a central location to all the best spots around the Lake. We met the owner who was extremely nice, as were all of the employees. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a rustic good time!

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Shawna Marion

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Shawna Marion

My son and I stayed in the Diplomat II RV and it was the perfect home base while exploring Lake County! Easy parking and check-in plus a central location to all the best spots around the Lake. We met the owner who was extremely nice, as were all of the employees. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a rustic good time!

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Shawna Marion

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Shawna Marion

My son and I stayed in the Diplomat II RV and it was the perfect home base while exploring Lake County! Easy parking and check-in plus a central location to all the best spots around the Lake. We met the owner who was extremely nice, as were all of the employees. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a rustic good time!

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Sarah Weber

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Sarah Weber

I cannot recommend Blue Lakes Village enough! I stayed for a night in one of their retro RVs and it exceeded all of my expectations. The RV was beautifully decorated and kept the original's vintage vibes and character while adding plenty of comfort. While I was there for just one night, it was packed with plenty of amenities for a longer stay, like a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hot plates, di... I cannot recommend Blue Lakes Village enough! I stayed for a night in one of their retro RVs and it exceeded all of my expectations. The RV was beautifully decorated and kept the original's vintage vibes and character while adding plenty of comfort. While I was there for just one night, it was packed with plenty of amenities for a longer stay, like a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hot plates, dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. The village also had a cute garden and dog park. But nothing can beat the setting—crystal clear night skies, peace and quiet, and of course the beautiful lake right across the road. I loved my stay at Blue Lakes Village and I will definitely be back!

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Sarah Weber

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Sarah Weber

I cannot recommend Blue Lakes Village enough! I stayed for a night in one of their retro RVs and it exceeded all of my expectations. The RV was beautifully decorated and kept the original's vintage vibes and character while adding plenty of comfort. While I was there for just one night, it was packed with plenty of amenities for a longer stay, like a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hot plates, di... I cannot recommend Blue Lakes Village enough! I stayed for a night in one of their retro RVs and it exceeded all of my expectations. The RV was beautifully decorated and kept the original's vintage vibes and character while adding plenty of comfort. While I was there for just one night, it was packed with plenty of amenities for a longer stay, like a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hot plates, dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. The village also had a cute garden and dog park. But nothing can beat the setting—crystal clear night skies, peace and quiet, and of course the beautiful lake right across the road. I loved my stay at Blue Lakes Village and I will definitely be back!

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Sarah Weber

Mar 18, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Sarah Weber

I cannot recommend Blue Lakes Village enough! I stayed for a night in one of their retro RVs and it exceeded all of my expectations. The RV was beautifully decorated and kept the original's vintage vibes and character while adding plenty of comfort. While I was there for just one night, it was packed with plenty of amenities for a longer stay, like a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hot plates, di... I cannot recommend Blue Lakes Village enough! I stayed for a night in one of their retro RVs and it exceeded all of my expectations. The RV was beautifully decorated and kept the original's vintage vibes and character while adding plenty of comfort. While I was there for just one night, it was packed with plenty of amenities for a longer stay, like a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hot plates, dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. The village also had a cute garden and dog park. But nothing can beat the setting—crystal clear night skies, peace and quiet, and of course the beautiful lake right across the road. I loved my stay at Blue Lakes Village and I will definitely be back!

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