Reservations possible?
Yes
RV Hookups
No
Potable water
Yes
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At 10,785 feet, Mount Rose is the third-highest peak in the Lake Tahoe area, just below Freel Peak and Jobs Sister. Home to a wintertime ski resort of the same name as well as numerous hiking trails during the summer, the mountain holds a wealth of year-round activities.

Mount Rose Campground is situated at 9,300 feet and just across from the mountain on Highway 431. The campground is contains 25 campsites including non-electric RV sites, large two- and three-family sites, and walk-in tent sites. All sites include picnic tables and grills. The tent sites are high up on the hill overlooking the mountain range and the Nevada desert.

Across the highway from the campground is the Mount Rose Trailhead and parking area. From here you can summit the mountain or take the Tamarack Peak Loop, which yields beautiful views of Lake Tahoe and beyond. There is also nearby fishing and swimming holes.

Because of the high altitude, Mount Rose Campground is only open for a few months every year. The best sites fill up quickly, so remember to reserve early to enjoy one of the most beautiful campgrounds in the Tahoe area.

Mount Rose Campground is generally open from June 10 through September 20.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Hiking trails nearby. Lesser-known campground. Small and quiet.

Cons

Short open season. Best sites can fill quickly.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Managed by

Westrek Services

Reservation phone number

1 (530) 694-1002

Features

ADA accessible
Flushing toilets
Vault toilet
Potable water
Picnic tables

Recommended Campsites Without Photos

25

Location

Nearby Adventures

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, California
Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, California

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