Bayview Campground

Stayed 7 nights over the course of 3 weeks. Scott the Camp host was very knowledgeable and helpful when needed. The daily rate is $18 with one car.

Lovely, Scott. Thank you for watching over me, keeping the camp grounds speck and span, and being so kind. -wendy

Snagged a campsite here on a Saturday in July! We were so stoked and excited, there was only one spot left when we arrived and many others also came quickly after us to find spots but unfortunately were too late. There’s only a handful of spots (I want to say around 8), located in a prime area literally across the street from a overlook of Emerald Bay and many awesome hiking trails. Two hiking trails which lead to Granite Lake and Cascade Falls start literally behind this campsite, so there are hordes of people coming in an out throughout the day, especially during the weekend. Do not expect a quiet campsite, it does become more quiet after 6 pm and less people are walking around and staring at you while you camp. The campsites have a lot of room between them and are nestled below a grove of beautiful trees, giving you enough shade during the day and a great place to put up your hammock. Basic camping stuff like a fire pit, picnic table, and bear locker are provided. Bathrooms are well maintained and actually clean! No running water when we arrived. The fee was $18/night but no one came to collect the fee so we basically stayed for free (camp guidelines state that a person in uniform will come collect the fee at the campsite). Great place to stay if you are looking for a convenient location right next to all the prime hiking trails Tahoe has to offer!

If i could give negative star i would. Had a really bad experience. The ranger is really really really really rude. Its a first come first serve, but the way you get the camp spot is not organize. We got there early and people are leaving but we couldn’t get a spot even the spot is open. Ranger said come back at 12pm. Whats the point of having first come first serve if you couldn’t get it anyway. There is no line to get site, how the hell can you get a spot if other people can just pulled over the site. Site doesnt have water at all, you cant have a camp fire on the camp pit. The rest room smells from the site every time the wind blown on us. The ranger yell on you and look at you really mean.I’ve been to a lot of campsite but this one is the worse i ever been to.👎👎

We made really bad experiences at this campground: Came in the morning, asked two times to pay and for a tag (but they weren´t ready yet + our tent was already set up + food stored in the bear locker), got told to relax, enjoy the day and figure the money stuff out before sunset. When we came back in the evening, there was another tent on our spot and our stuff got thrown away. Two tents on one spot wasn´t allowed. The couple was really rude and we couldn´t come to a conclusion with them, so the camp guys got aware and joined. He just yelled at us, wouldn´t listen and didn´t excuse for their fault. The camp was booked out, it was getting late, we had to put everthing together and leave!!! REALLY REALLY UNPROFESSIONAL!!! Everything easy attitude but nothing under control...