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Camping at Lake Tahoe KOA Journey near South Lake Tahoe

KOA campground · South Lake Tahoe

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

Discover the ultimate camping destination in South Lake Tahoe, California! Just four miles from Lake Tahoe's stunning south shore , the Lake Tahoe KOA Holiday sits beneath the tall pines of the Sierra Nevada and alongside Echo Creek — offering a peaceful, scenic escape close to all the action.

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At a glance

  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
  • Fishing
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Campsites

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Amenities & location

  • 30 Max Amp
  • 65 Max Length
  • Wi Fi
  • Pool 5 22 9 1
  • Propane
  • Fishing
  • Firewood
  • Dog Park
  • 24 7 Laundry Facility
  • Camp Store
  • Creek
  • Forest Immersion
Pets
Pets welcome

Location

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Lake Tahoe KOA Journey: questions answered

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Pets allowed (per the listing)
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Getting there
Listing South Lake Tahoe, CA (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Compare site types

Site counts from the KOA listing.

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights39 sites open for every night

Rv Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort

6.1 mi from Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (straight-line) 4.0 · 91 Recreation.gov reviews
RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $80/night
$160 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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No sites offered for these dates

Fallen Leaf Campground

5.6 mi from Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (straight-line) 5.0 · 1,363 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
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No sites offered for these dates

Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort

6.1 mi from Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (straight-line) 4.0 · 53 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

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  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person
    • Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 4 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

CLEAN R-POD aka "FROG POD"**Solar Powered**Easy to USE**We Deliver to You**
CLEAN R-POD aka "FROG POD"**Solar Powered**Easy to USE**We Deliver to You**

Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 6 mi from campground

$140/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2022 Springdale 251bh
2022 Springdale 251bh

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 15 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!
Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 84 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Lake Tahoe KOA Journey

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours
Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

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Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $110/person

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Lake Tahoe area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $170/person

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe
Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $642/person

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 10 min–12 min · from $139/person

Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe
Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 14 hr · from $270/person