Tahoe State Recreation Area
Also known as Tahoe SRA
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(530) 583-3074
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 18 acres, Tahoe State Recreation Area lies in Placer County, about 12 miles south of Truckee.
Visitors come for biking and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
2025 Season begins May 22nd.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in the following areas: Truckee River Outlet known as ""Gatekeepers"" within the day-use area along the Lake Tahoe shoreline. Dogs must be leashed and never unattended
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
TSRA Campground has closed for the 2026 season. The campground has 23 campsites with picnic tables, required-use food storage containers and fire pits. The campground allows trailers up to 15' and RV/Campers up to 18'. This is a small, historic campground with small turns and small parking pads. There is not any additional parking. NO DAY USE AT THE CAMPGROUND. Tahoe SRA does not have hook-ups or dump stations and is best for tent camping or the use of small trailers and small RVs. The campground is considered urban and alongside Hwy 28 in Tahoe City. (earplugs) 2 Vehicles allowed per campsite total including towed vehicles/trailers. Only one vehicle is included in camping fee. Second vehicle $10 8 people allowed per campsite Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview Tahoe State Recreation Area has 23 campsites with picnic tables, required-use food storage containers, and fire pits. There are showers and restrooms available for registered campers. Tahoe SRA does not have hook-ups or dump stations and is best for tent camping or the use of smaller trailers and RVs. Phone (530) 583-3074 for more information. Camping The campground has 3 accessible campsites (#17, #26, and #27). Each site has parking, a fire ring/grill, nearby water, and a food locker. The campground restroom/shower building is usable, but many visitors with disabilities may require assistance.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
PARK REGULATIONS CA STATE PARK REGULATIONS TAHOE SRA POSTED ORDERS
Getting there
- Address
- 1155 No. Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145 - Nearest town
- Truckee — about 12 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.1762, -120.1350
- Phone
- (530) 583-3074
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The area is located 0.25 miles east of Tahoe City on Highway 28. Lakeside and Hillside campgrounds are the loops in this park. Hillside is across Highway 28 from Lakeside loop - and Lake Tahoe.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology