CampsitesD.L. Bliss State Park
D.L. Bliss State Park
One of Tahoe's most beloved campgrounds — reopened May 2026.
In short: D.L. Bliss State Park is a 168-site campground on Lake Tahoe's West Shore. Sites cost $35 a night and are reserved through ReserveCalifornia. There are no RV hookups. Pets are allowed.
CA State Parks, West Shore
At a glance
- Sites
- 168
- Nightly fee
- $35
- Reservations
- ReserveCalifornia
- RV hookups
- No
- Pets
- Allowed
- Phone
- 530-525-7277
Amenities
- Flush Toilets
- Hot Showers
- Dump Station
- Beach Access
- Bear Boxes
Open sites
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Within 6 miles of your site
Wildlife Watching
- D.L. Bliss — Bear Territorynext door
- Eagle Point — Osprey Zone1.1 mi
- Taylor Creek Visitor Center3.8 mi
Rock Climbing
- D.L. Bliss Boulderingnext door
- Eagle Creek Canyon1.1 mi
- Emerald Bay Boulders1.2 mi
Kayaking
- D.L. Bliss Beachnext door
- Emerald Bay Water Sports1.1 mi
- Emerald Bay — Kayak Launch1.1 mi
Hiking
- Rubicon Trail — D.L. Bliss0.3 mi
- Vikingsholm Trailhead1.1 mi
- Eagle Falls Trailhead1.1 mi
Backpacking
- Bayview Trailhead2.0 mi
- Dick's Peak via Velma Lakes2.6 mi
- Glen Alpine Trailhead5.5 mi
Paddleboarding
- Pope Beach — SUP Launch3.4 mi
- Meeks Bay — SUP Launch3.8 mi
- Fallen Leaf Lake SUP5.6 mi
Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing guideWhere it is
West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
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Nearest supplies
- Emerald Bay Water SportsRentals, South Lake Tahoe, CA1.1 mi away
- Raley's — Emerald Bay RdGroceries, South Lake Tahoe, CA6.0 mi away
- Shoreline MTB ShopBike shop, South Lake Tahoe, CA6.9 mi away
- Chevron — South Lake TahoeGas, South Lake Tahoe, CA7.1 mi away
- Dave's Ski & BoardOutfitter, South Lake Tahoe, CA7.2 mi away
- Tahoe City Hardware & SupplyCamping supplies, Tahoe City, CA14.1 mi away
Weather and campfire rules
- Right now
- 72°F, Sunny
- Wind
- 8 mph
- Campfires
- Metal rings only
Forest Service rule, all year: campfires are allowed only in the permanent metal rings at listed campgrounds. No fires on beaches, in wilderness or in the open forest. Forest Service campfire rules (opens in a new tab)
- TodaySunny72° 48°
- TomorrowPartly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain68° 45°
- ThuMostly Clear, 5% chance of rain74° 50°
- FriPM Storms, 75% chance of rain61° 44°
Know before you go
- Booking
- California state park campgrounds (D.L. Bliss, Emerald Bay, Sugar Pine Point) book on ReserveCalifornia. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov. Both release sites 6 months ahead, and summer weekends go within hours.
- Bears
- Black bears visit every campground in the basin. Keep all food, coolers and anything scented in the bear box at your site, never in a tent or car.
- Campfires
- Fires are allowed only in the fire rings provided, and restrictions tighten in dry months. Check the fire status on this page before you go.
- Nights
- The lake sits at 6,225 feet. Nights can drop into the 40s even in July, so pack warm layers.
Other campgrounds on the West Shore
- Emerald Bay — Eagle Point97 sites, $35 a night
- Sugar Pine Point — General Creek175 sites, $35 a night
- William Kent Campground95 sites, $32 a night
- Meeks Bay Resort & Campground77 sites, $42 a night
Ready to book?
Reservations for D.L. Bliss State Park are made on reservecalifornia.com. This opens their site in a new tab; this page stays open.