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  1. Bayview Campground
  
  Great views and trailhead
  
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  Nile Expert Tip: Get your camp spot early, it fills up fast on summer weekends.
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  2. Blue Lake (Lower) Campground
  
  Big Meadows Campground is located on the southeast shores of Lower Blue Lake. In addition to offering camping facilities, the site provides close access to activities such as boating, fishing, swimming and hiking.
  
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  3. Caples Lake Campground
  
  Caples Lake Campground is located adjacent to Highway 88, near to Kirkwood. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking offered.
  
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  Woodfords/Markleeville
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  4. Blue Lake Dam ( Upper ) Campground
  
  Upper Blue Lake Dam campground is located on the southeast shore of Upper Blue Lake. In addition to offering camping facilities, the site provides close access to activities such as boating, fishing, swimming and hiking.
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  5. China Flat Campground
  
  China Flat is located on the Silver Fork of the American River. In addition to offering camping facilities, the site provides close access to fishing, swimming and scenic views.
  
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  6. Desolation Wilderness
  
  The higher you hike up, the fewer people you will see.
  
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  South Shore
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  7. Emerald Bay State Park
  
  Gorgeous bay by Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm
  
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  8. Silver Lake West Campground
  
  Silver Lake West Campground provides close access for boating, fishing and swimming on the Silver Lake. Additionally the site provides opportunities to hike along several trails.
  
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  9. Kirkwood Lake Campground
  
  Kirkwood Lake Campground provides close access to Kirkwood Lake. Visitors would be able to participate in activities such as boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking.
  
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  South Shore
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  10. Sugar Pine Point Campground
  
  Sugar Pine Point Campground is located on the north shore of the Lower Bear River Reservoir. Visitors would be able to participate in activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, and scenic viewing.
  
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One of the cheapest (and best) ways to stay in Lake Tahoe is at the various campgrounds around the area. You can camp right on the lake, up in the mountains or in some hidden backcountry just off a trail.

If you want to be right by the lake or you want a great view of the lake, camp at either D.L. Bliss State Park's campground or Sugar Pine Point's campground. Bayview Campground near Emerald Bay has a nice view and some hiking trails into the foothills. Emerald Bay has a campground on the east side of the bay as well as a boat-in campground on the west side.

For larger RVs, try Camp Richardson on the South Shore or Zephyr Cove on the East Shore. These places can get crowded in the summer, though. For some places just outside of Tahoe, visit Blue Lakes, Caples, Silver Lake or Lake Kirkwood off of Hwy. 88 near Meyers. These campgrounds get less people, especially during the week.

For some backcountry hiking and camping, visit Desolation Wilderness where there are numerous alpine lakes and flat areas to pitch a tent. An overnight backcountry permit will be required.

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