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1150 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Campground by the Lake
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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San Diego, CA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Couldn't sleep because it was so loud, and didn't feel like real camping”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2010
3
people found this review helpful

My boyfriend booked this campground for us without doing his research, and we ended up not enjoying most of our time at the campsite. It was loud, and there were a lot of people partying and smoking and drinking near us. Also, its right by a major road through S Lake Tahoe, and it didn't feel like we were really camping in the woods. The sites are flat, and rock-free, but there aren't many trees between the sites which makes it less private. Next time, we hope to stay somewhere deeper in the forest, and with less commotion.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Well maintained, organized, clean, great campsites! Fast free WiFi, inside city so access to everything via bike/trolley, walking, great location easy to get to mountains. Quiet time begins at 8pm so no loud parties. Shady lots of trees, not dusty.

Only downside is it is near highway so you hear traffic all night long.

Highly recommended.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Anaheim, California
1 review
“Best time EVER!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2010

this will be my 6th time camping at this location and i have to say I LOVE IT,,, great location and beutiful scenery..

Stayed August 2009
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Fairfield, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“This is not camping”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2010
2
people found this review helpful

What a joke! The website for this place is totally deceiving. Camping along the highway is not camping. I was beyond bummed out when we arrived, so upset in fact that even after paying for 2 nights I decided to call up a few other campsites in Tahoe to see if anyone had any openings. Ended up staying two nights at DL Bliss instead...which was AMAZING. Don't stay here unless you want to be able to walk to Denny's and the casinos.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
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So. Calif.
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Loud machine equipment started up at 5:00 am - 7:00 am”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2009

Camp has rules not to make noise from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am, although loud equipment in either or both of the two yards ( maintenance yard - corp yard ) gets started up at 5:00 am and /or about 7:00 am. It is not what I feel is true campng. You are close to the city and can bike to restaurants and grocery stores, take the city trolley and go to many places in Tahoe.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1150 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price range (per night):* INR1,282 - 1,728

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