Big Reservoir Campground
Tahoe National Forest, California
September 2026 — tap sold-out dates to watch them
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4 sites open on Sep 6 at Big Reservoir Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.
Last checked 5 September 2026, 21:02 UTC.
Notices from Recreation.gov
Big Reservoir Campground is adjacent to a privately operated lake and associated Morning Star Campground consisting of an additional 100 campsites. Use of the lake and associated facilities at Morning Star are subject to fees not associated with your reserved campsites at Big Reservoir Campground. Please contact the campground office at (530) 346-3028 for more details.
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 5, 2026. Check Big Reservoir Campground on Recreation.gov
Stay and booking rules
Published by Recreation.gov for Big Reservoir Campground, read on September 5, 2026.
Big Reservoir Campground Facts
- As of September 2026, Big Reservoir Campground is a campground in Tahoe National Forest, California with 19 campsites.
- Big Reservoir Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
- PermitSnag checks Big Reservoir Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
- Big Reservoir Campground is located at 39.1402° N, 120.7527° W.
At a Glance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Big Reservoir Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
Sites at Big Reservoir Campground
14 sites listed by Recreation.gov.
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 2 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 3 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 5 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 6 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 7 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 8 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 9 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 10 | Big Reservoir Campground | Standard | 6 |
| 11 | Big Reservoir Campground | Tent | 6 |
| 16 | Big Reservoir Campground | Tent | 6 |
| 17 | Big Reservoir Campground | Tent | 6 |
| 18 | Big Reservoir Campground | Tent | 6 |
| 19 | Big Reservoir Campground | Tent | 6 |
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