Zephyr Cove RV Park and Campground

Zephyr Cove RV Park and Campground sits on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe about four miles north of Stateline on US 50, part of a larger resort complex run as a Forest Service concession with a restaurant, beach, general store, marina and the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler dock. It suits RVers who want to camp under mature pines a short walk from a Tahoe beach with real resort amenities on hand, and who are happy with partial hookups for a few nights.

Zephyr Cove RV Park and Campground at a glance

Hookups	Water and electric (dump station available)
Sites	93 RV sites, 47 walk-in tent sites, 10 drive-in sites
Max RV length	Up to 40 feet on pull-through sites
Cost	Varies widely by season and site — expect $50–90/night for standard RV sites in summer; premium sites higher
Reservations	Recreation.gov — book early for summer weekends
Season	Approximately May through October
Location	US 50, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 (southeast shore)
Amenities	Restaurant, beach access, marina, M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler, horseback riding, general store, individual bathrooms and showers, laundry

Why RVers stay here

The campground has 93 RV sites with water and electric, plus 47 walk-in tent sites and 10 drive-in sites, and individual bathrooms and showers rather than a shared bathhouse. Most sites lack sewer, but a dump station is available, which works for a three- or four-night stay with sensible tank management. Pull-through sites take RVs up to about 40 feet, though the forest setting means some tight approaches. Reservations go through Recreation.gov and summer weekends need early booking; the season runs roughly May through October, with standard summer sites in the $50 to $90 range and premium sites higher. The trade-off is sewer: full-hookup rigs on longer stays will be managing tanks.

✓Lakefront resort setting on Tahoe's southeast shore with the beach a short walk from most sites

✓93 RV sites with water and electric under mature pines, plus individual bathrooms and showers

✓Restaurant, general store, marina, horseback riding and the M.S. Dixie II cruise to Emerald Bay on site

✓Reservable through Recreation.gov

!No sewer on most sites; use the dump station and plan tanks for a three- or four-night stay

!Some sites have tight approaches in the forest; pull-throughs top out around 40 feet

!Summer weekend availability goes early, and rates climb to $50 to $90 for standard sites in summer

What our guides say about Zephyr Cove RV Park and Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Lake Tahoe RV Parks: Where to Camp on California's Alpine Jewel

Zephyr Cove Resort sits on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe, about four miles north of Stateline on US 50. The RV park is part of a larger resort complex that includes a restaurant, beach, general store, the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler cruise, marina activities, and horseback riding. It is managed as a Forest Service concession and reservations go through Recreation.gov.

The campground has 93 RV sites with water and electric hookups, plus 47 walk-in tent sites and 10 drive-in sites. Sites are shaded under mature pines, and the beach is a short walk from most sites. Individual bathrooms and showers are available — a step above the shared bathhouse setup at most campgrounds.

The setting is the draw. You are on the lake, under the pines, with a beach and a full-service marina at your feet. The M.S. Dixie II cruise across the lake to Emerald Bay is a classic Tahoe experience that departs from the resort's dock. The restaurant saves you the drive into town for dinner.

The trade-off is that Zephyr Cove offers water and electric but not sewer hookups on most sites. A dump station is available. For rigs that need full hookups, this means managing your holding tanks — doable for a three- or four-night stay, but plan accordingly. Also note that the campground accommodates RVs up to about 40 feet on pull-through sites, but the forest setting means some sites have tight approaches.

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Zephyr Cove RV Park and Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Zephyr Cove RV Park have full hookups?

No. The 93 RV sites have water and electric hookups but most lack sewer. A dump station is available on site.

How much does Zephyr Cove RV Park cost per night?

Rates vary widely by season and site; expect roughly $50 to $90 a night for standard RV sites in summer, with premium sites higher. Check Recreation.gov for the exact price on your dates.

What is the max RV length at Zephyr Cove?

Up to about 40 feet on pull-through sites. The forest setting means some sites have tight approaches, so read the site details before booking a large rig.

Do you need reservations at Zephyr Cove RV Park?

Yes, book through Recreation.gov, and book early for summer weekends.

When is Zephyr Cove RV Park open?

Approximately May through October.

How far is Zephyr Cove from Stateline?

About four miles north of Stateline on US 50, on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe.

Zephyr Cove RV Park and Campground