We arrived here July 17 for 5 days. They have electric or electric + water sites in this park, but we opted for the no hookup sites. The hookup sites are closer together, more traffic noise, and cost $11 more per night. We paid $32 per night which included $2 per night for Buddy (our dog) and $4.25 for the resort fee. This is a City Park and located next to an olympic pool and ice hocky rink which are well used and at an additional fee. We camped here last year and it is close to the casino's and the lake is just across the four lane road. This was our second choice as we could not get reservations for Fallen Leaf Campground. Our site was level, huge, and nestled into a mature pine forest. I could not obtain satellite reception here so we rented dvd's at a local Redbox a few blocks away. We could fit our RV, Tahoe, boat and several tents on this site. 30% of campers here use tents and we like the fact that many campers spend their time outdoors around the campfire with their children and dogs. We were situated in the center of the park away from the main street and other residential street on the other side. Unfortunately, this year they were doing a major construction on the main road along the park and did not start till 6PM until 6 AM. Fortunately, we could close our windows to drown out the noise. I feel it a little pricey, but we are in Lake Tahoe and location, location, location. I rate this park F****.
There is so much to do here. The main draw is the lake which is 12 by 22 miles in width and lenght. The lake is absolutely breathtaking with clear blue blue water visability up to a depth of 67 feet. Fishing is great if you hire a guide. They know where the fish are and at $95 you can fill your ice chest with fish. Without the guide, well you play fish. Water skiing is great, but the water here is very cold, usually not warmer than 68 degrees. If you have a boat, there are great restaurants to pull your boat for a quick lunch or dinner; or just a quick tropical drink. Many trails for hikers and of course the Rubicon trail for off road enthusiasts. For tourists, there are vistas all along the lake to enjoy and the most impressive sight is Emerald Bay in my opinion. There are some 57 rivers & streams empting into this lake and only one river exiting, the Truckee River. They control the flow out of the lake and this year with all the rain and snowmelt they reduced the outflow of the Truckee to a trickle. Usually you can rent rafts which end at a restaurant and bar at the end which is another must, however not this year. And of course, those who like to gamble and enjoy various recording artists or comedians, there are the casino's. We have never been here in the winter, but it is a popular destination for snow skiers with the huge snowfall they receive here each year.
There is so much to do here. The main draw is the lake which is 12 by 22 miles in width and lenght. The lake is absolutely breathtaking with clear blue blue water visability up to a depth of 67 feet. Fishing is great if you hire a guide. They know where the fish are and at $95 you can fill your ice chest with fish. Without the guide, well you play fish. Water skiing is great, but the water here is very cold, usually not warmer than 68 degrees. If you have a boat, there are great restaurants to pull your boat for a quick lunch or dinner; or just a quick tropical drink. Many trails for hikers and of course the Rubicon trail for off road enthusiasts. For tourists, there are vistas all along the lake to enjoy and the most impressive sight is Emerald Bay in my opinion. There are some 57 rivers & streams empting into this lake and only one river exiting, the Truckee River. They control the flow out of the lake and this year with all the rain and snowmelt they reduced the outflow of the Truckee to a trickle. Usually you can rent rafts which end at a restaurant and bar at the end which is another must, however not this year. And of course, those who like to gamble and enjoy various recording artists or comedians, there are the casino's. We have never been here in the winter, but it is a popular destination for snow skiers with the huge snowfall they receive here each year.
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