A white Tacoma with a camper shell parked on a rise above a broad, empty basin under building cloud.

Forest Service campground

Zephyr Cove RV & Campground

Forest Service campground in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Douglas County, Nevada. 6,271 feet. 14.7 miles from Carson.

Managed by
Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Elevation
6,271 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
150 93 rv electric, 57 tent only non-electric
Longest rig
50 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
Electric, Water, Sewer
Reservations
Recreation.gov

Overview

Lake Tahoe is one of the most stunning destinations on the planet, making it a top choice for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy RV cruising and camping. Zephyr Cove Resort's award-winning RV Park & Campground provides the perfect balance of modern amenities and the peaceful charm of a beautiful wooded setting.

A major advantage of staying at Zephyr Cove Resort's RV Park & Campground is its prime location on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe, just a short stroll from the Zephyr Cove Restaurant, beach access, the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler, marina activities, horseback riding, and a general store.

Recreation

Beach Activities - The mile-long sandy beach at Zephyr Cove Resort provides endless opportunities for fun in the sun.

Watercraft Rentals - We're here to help you find the perfect water toys, from ski boats to paddleboats, all available right on the shores of Zephyr Cove Resort.

Horseback Riding - At South Lake Tahoe, all trails lead to fun! Zephyr Cove Resort Stables guided horseback trail rides are a great way to experience the area’s serenity and beauty in summer.

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Facilities

Zephyr Cove RV & Campground features 92 RV sites, 47 walk-in campsites, and10 drive-in campsites, all nestled beneath the shade of pine trees at scenic Lake Tahoe.

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Natural Features

A major advantage of staying at Zephyr Cove Resort's RV Park & Campground is its prime location on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe, just a short stroll from the Zephyr Cove Restaurant, beach access, the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler, marina activities, horseback riding, and a general store.

Nearby Attractions

Year-Round Attractions

M.S. Dixie II Cruises - The award-winning M.S. Dixie II, South Lake Tahoe's largest cruising vessel, departs from Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina and offers daytime cruises, dinner cruises, and private charters.

Zephyr Cove Marina -

Zephur Cove Restaurant - Open year-round, Zephyr Cove Restaurant serves an array of American favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and features a full bar offering beer, wine, and cocktails throughout the day and evening.

Lake Tahoe Adventures - Lake Tahoe Adventures offers year-round experiences, from exhilarating ATV and RZR tours through the backcountry during the summer to thrilling snowmobile tours in the winter, all designed to immerse you in the beauty of nature and awaken your adventurous spirit.

Casinos - Located in Stateline, NV are a multitude of casinos featuring live entertainment, special events, and nightlife.

Winter Attractions

Zephyr Cove Snowmobiles - With a fleet of more than 100 snowmobiles, clothing rentals, and private group tours, Zephyr Cove Snowmobiles are Lake Tahoe's top snowmobile destination.

Adventure Mountain - With a base elevation of 7,400 feet, Adventure Mountain is the highest tubing destination with the most amount of snowfall and the largest area of tubing terrain in the entire Tahoe Basin.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • birding
  • boating
  • camping
  • golf
  • hiking
  • horseback riding
  • jet skiing
  • kayaking
  • motor boat
  • mountain biking
  • paddling
  • photography
  • picnicking
  • skiing
  • snow tubing
  • snowmobile
  • swimming
  • tubing
  • water access
  • water activities
  • water skiing
  • winter sports

The land around Zephyr Cove RV & Campground

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Interactive map. Drag to pan, scroll or pinch to zoom, and select any point to see which agency manages the land. Arrow keys pan and the plus and minus keys zoom when the map has focus. A list of every state with its share of federal land is on the Explore page.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated May 13, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.