U.S. Forest Service · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · South Lake Tahoe, CA

Kaspian Campground

Kaspian Campground is located in a mature forest of pine trees overlooking the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Campers will be nestled in a sparse forest of pine trees and evergreen shrubs, just minutes from the bright blue water of Tahoe. The lake and its sandy beaches provides ample recreation opportunities.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov9 sitesPets okFires okTents only

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 16 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Walk-in9
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001PavedFull6 / 1YesYes
002PavedFull6 / 1YesYes
003PavedFull6 / 1YesYes
004PavedFull6 / 1Yes
005PavedFull6 / 1Yes
006PavedFull6 / 1Yes
007PavedFull6 / 1Yes
008PavedFull6 / 1Yes
009PavedFull6 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 001, 002, 003 are listed accessible

The campground offers multiple single-family sites for tent-only camping. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay to October
ForestLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
BookingFor reservations, visit www.recreation. gov.

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Kaspian Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 6.21 inches of precipitation, 37.9 inches of snowFebruary: 5.72 inches of precipitation, 41.3 inches of snowMarch: 4.95 inches of precipitation, 34.7 inches of snowApril: 2.23 inches of precipitation, 14.0 inches of snowMay: 1.57 inches of precipitation, 2.8 inches of snowJune: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJuly: 0.17 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.42 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowOctober: 1.89 inches of precipitation, 2.4 inches of snowNovember: 3.21 inches of precipitation, 9.4 inches of snowDecember: 6.00 inches of precipitation, 36.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.1°F averageFebruary: 30.8°F averageMarch: 34.3°F averageApril: 38.9°F averageMay: 46.6°F averageJune: 54.6°F averageJuly: 62.0°F averageAugust: 61.4°F averageSeptember: 55.4°F averageOctober: 45.9°F averageNovember: 36.8°F averageDecember: 30.2°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Tahoe City, 4 miles from the campground at 6,230 feet, station USC00048758 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 33 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 179 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

The campground is located 4 miles south of Tahoe City, on California Highway 89.

Nearest townSouth Lake Tahoe, California
Coordinates39.1137° N, 120.1587° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    16 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗1.7 mi
Outdoor gearAlpenglow Sports ↗4 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗20.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Kaspian Campground is less than 10 miles from the popular Meeks Bay.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.8 mi
    Blackwood Creek Trail
    1.6 mi trail
  • 3.9 mi
    Ellis Peak Trail
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 4 mi
    Ellis Lake OHV
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 4.2 mi
    Tahoe Rim Trail ↗
    115.4 mi trail · national_recreation_or_other
  • 4.3 mi
    Ellis Peak Trail
    2.8 mi trail
  • 4.3 mi
    Ellis Lake OHV Tie
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The campground is situated in a former picnic area, across the street from the lake. Campsites are spaced for privacy and surrounded by tall ponderosa pine and white fir trees. Some sites offer spectacular views of Lake Tahoe through the trees.

Recreation

Kaspian Campground is ideal for visitors planning a full day of biking around Lake Tahoe. Bike trails that traverse the western shores of the lake begin near the campground. Visitors enjoy water sports on the lake and relaxing on its sandy beaches.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Kaspian Campground?

Sites at Kaspian Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. For reservations, visit www.recreation. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Kaspian Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Kaspian Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to October.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Kaspian Campground have?

9 sites, including 9 walk-in sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Kaspian Campground?

Kaspian Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Kaspian Campground?

Accessible flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Kaspian Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kaspian Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Kaspian Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Kaspian Campground?

Sites 001, 002, and 003 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Kaspian Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Kaspian Campground?

Kaspian Campground is ideal for visitors planning a full day of biking around Lake Tahoe. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Kaspian Campground?

South Lake Tahoe, California. Kaspian Campground is less than 10 miles from the popular Meeks Bay.

Source: Getting there