
Big Reservoir Campground
Tahoe National Forest, California
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As of September 2026, Big Reservoir Campground is a campground in Tahoe National Forest, California with 14 campsites. Big Reservoir Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Big Reservoir Campground is located at 39.1402ยฐ N, 120.7527ยฐ W.
- people allowed on each site
- 6
Big Reservoir Campground reservations and next available dates
September 2026
Next Available Dates
14 sites open on Sep 30 at Big Reservoir Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 00:50 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Minimum stay: 2 consecutive nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Big Reservoir Campground, read on September 28, 2026.
Campsites at Big Reservoir Campground
- Standard 9
- Tent 5
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Lake.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, stargazing, offroad.
All sites at Big Reservoir Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the Big Reservoir Campground loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | 6 |
| 2 | Standard | 6 |
| 3 | Standard | 6 |
| 5 | Standard | 6 |
| 6 | Standard | 6 |
| 7 | Standard | 6 |
| 8 | Standard | 6 |
| 9 | Standard | 6 |
| 10 | Standard | 6 |
| 11 | Tent | 6 |
| 16 | Tent | 6 |
| 17 | Tent | 6 |
| 18 | Tent | 6 |
| 19 | Tent | 6 |
About Big Reservoir Campground
Overview
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 a $25.00 fee not associated with your reserved campsites at Big Reservoir Campground. Please contact the campground office at (530) 346-3028.
Facilities
Big Reservoir offers vault toilets and drinking water. Each Campsite has one table and a fire ring with cooking grille. Camp supplies like firewood are available at the adjacent Morning Star Campground Office.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 346-3028.
Nearby Attractions
Morning Star Campground and Big Reservoir are adjacent to this campground.
Sugar pine OHV Staging area nearby provides access to miles of Off Highway Vehicle trails.
Sugar pine Reservoir offers fishing, boating, and swimming and is located 9 miles away.
Rules and notices at Big Reservoir Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Big Reservoir Campground on Recreation.gov
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.
Big Reservoir Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Big Reservoir Campground?
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.
How do I find last-minute availability at Big Reservoir Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Big Reservoir Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Big Reservoir Campground have?
Big Reservoir Campground has 14 campsites.
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