Natural AC at altitude — 20°F cooler than Reno in summer
Mount Rose Campground
Highest campground near Tahoe — 9,300 ft, wildflowers, trailhead access
A Forest Service campground at 9,300 feet on the western slope of Mount Rose, directly on the Mount Rose Highway between Reno and Lake Tahoe. 21 paved sites with spacious cement pads, large picnic tables, BBQ grills, and fire pits. Exceptionally clean pit toilets maintained by attentive camp hosts. Gateway to the Tahoe Rim Trail, Mt. Rose Summit Trail, and Tahoe Meadows. Cooler than anywhere else near Tahoe in summer — natural AC at altitude.
Best For
Site Types
Amenities
2:00 PM
1:00 PM
Early June - September 25
6 people
Known Issues
Closes September 25. No showers. No hookups. Pit toilets only (but very clean). Snow possible any month. Cell service limited.
Cancellation Policy
Recreation.gov standard policy. First-come, first-served walk-up also available.