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Tahoe National Forest › Truckee Ranger District › California
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› Lakeside Campground
› Campsite #8
Campsite #8 at Lakeside Campground, CA
$20
Campsite #8
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Pull-through |
| 1 | unknown |
7/10
7/17
Campsite #8 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-through parking, 20ft driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (3)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 33% |
| 4 star | | 33% |
| 3 star | | 33% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DougC2292861 · Camped on Oct 8, 2022 at Campsite #8
Lakeside is the only camp ground in the region that alows ATV riding (5 mph) in and out of the park. Lots of good trails to ride on. Some OHV trails connect with Little Truckee Summit. I like to fallow the old Truckee/Hobart RR line that runs right through the camp. When you drive into the camp, you're on it. The cement pillars for the train trustles are still plain to see throughout Prosser Meadows.
The lake is beautiful in the morning light. Big fire pits. Heavy duty picnic tables. I'll put a blanket down before sitting next time. (very cold) Camp sites even had Bear Boxes to keep your trash, food or just to lock up your unruly children.
The camp sites are well maintained (not a pine needle to be found on the ground) but we raked the small rocks for a better walking serface.
Truckee is a stones throw away. You've got some of the best pizza and authentic Mexican food there is.
If you like history... You are right next to the "Donner Camp". You might also want to visit the Donner State Park Museum at Donner Lake. While you're at it, take a drive up Old Hwy 40 to the Rainbow Bridge vista point. It is worth the drive!
If you're looking for a KOA... This isn't it. There is no store, showers or group activities, unless you bring the group. The toilets are waterless, but clean. There are few bathrooms and they can be quite a walk from your campsite. We understood there was an issue with their water suply, but we are independant. Plan ahead... Ask questions.
I recomend Lakeside for old school camping, ATV riding, fishing and chilling. Maybe we'll see you there? Doug and Merl.
The lake is beautiful in the morning light. Big fire pits. Heavy duty picnic tables. I'll put a blanket down before sitting next time. (very cold) Camp sites even had Bear Boxes to keep your trash, food or just to lock up your unruly children.
The camp sites are well maintained (not a pine needle to be found on the ground) but we raked the small rocks for a better walking serface.
Truckee is a stones throw away. You've got some of the best pizza and authentic Mexican food there is.
If you like history... You are right next to the "Donner Camp". You might also want to visit the Donner State Park Museum at Donner Lake. While you're at it, take a drive up Old Hwy 40 to the Rainbow Bridge vista point. It is worth the drive!
If you're looking for a KOA... This isn't it. There is no store, showers or group activities, unless you bring the group. The toilets are waterless, but clean. There are few bathrooms and they can be quite a walk from your campsite. We understood there was an issue with their water suply, but we are independant. Plan ahead... Ask questions.
I recomend Lakeside for old school camping, ATV riding, fishing and chilling. Maybe we'll see you there? Doug and Merl.
@KateP586 · Camped on Jul 8, 2021 at Campsite #8
Restrooms were not adequately stocked despite us asking camp host for more supplies.
@MikeB312 · Camped on Jul 22, 2020 at Campsite #8
Camp was decent, map of campground is a little misleading.
map icon in the lower right corner.
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