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Luther Campground Introduce

Welcome to Luther Campground, a rustic and free camping destination within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, located near the beautiful South Lake Tahoe region of California. Situated at S Upper Truckee Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, this campground offers a basic, first-come, first-served camping experience for those seeking a more primitive outdoor adventure.

Luther Campground provides a no-frills camping experience, emphasizing the natural environment over extensive amenities. It's a free campground, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious campers. The campground offers pit toilets and bear boxes for basic necessities. However, there is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own or filter water from the nearby creek.

Services and Features:

  • Free Camping: Offers a cost-effective camping option.
  • Pit Toilets: Provides basic restroom facilities.
  • Bear Boxes: Each campsite includes a bear box for safe food storage.
  • Picnic Tables: Sites are equipped with picnic tables for convenience.
  • Creek Access: Campers can collect water from the creek with a filter.
  • Tent Camping: Primarily suitable for tent camping.
  • First-Come, First-Served: Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Important Considerations:

  • No Potable Water: Campers must bring their own water or filter creek water.
  • Limited Sites: The campground has very few sites, making it challenging to secure a spot.
  • Narrow Access Road: The access road is narrow and not suitable for large RVs.
  • Wildlife: Abundance of squirrels and warnings about fleas on rodents carrying the plague.
  • Bees: Expect a significant number of bees in the area.
  • Fire Rings: It is unclear if all sites have fire rings.

Customer reviews highlight the campground's free access and basic amenities. The absence of potable water and the limited number of sites are noted as potential drawbacks. Campers are advised to be prepared for wildlife, including squirrels and bees, and to exercise caution regarding potential plague-carrying fleas on rodents. The narrow access road restricts access for large RVs.

Luther Campground offers a rustic and free camping experience near South Lake Tahoe. While it lacks some amenities, it provides a basic outdoor experience for tent campers seeking a budget-friendly adventure. Be prepared for limited facilities and the challenges of securing a campsite due to its popularity and small size.

Location

CaliforniaEl Dorado CountySouth Lake TahoeSouth Upper Truckee Road

Customer Reviews

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Maya Hawj
Oct 15, 2024

Pit toilets available, no potable water but can collect from the creek if you bring a filter and or bring your own water. The CG sites are a decent size with bear box, picnic table. I can’t recall if they had a fire ring . I don’t believe so. It’s free to camp , first come first serve . The only negative thing is … very few sites and hard to stake a spot .

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Wesley Lehman
Sep 02, 2022

Lots of bees buzzing around. It was free. Has a public toilet. A few spots available on 9-1-22. One lane road. Not for big RVs. I used a tent. They have bear boxes. Picnic table at site. There's warning about fleas on rodents with the plague. Said cats are most susceptible to plague. Lots of squirrels in area. I would stay again.

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Raphael W
Dec 31, 2022

There are not many free camp sites in San Jose or San Francisco, so I drove 9 hours to get here. My purpose was to setup and try my new tent out. Didn't camp overnight. I think the most important thing to know is that the road is a single lane and there isnt a defined direction of travel. Be prepared to backup to the next turnout (if someone isn't. Already parked there.) Traffic will flow both ways. This can be dangerous in some spots. Fortunately traffic flow is very light. You should also be careful of wild animals roaming the area. Cook downwind and several meters away from your camp. Also be sure you are not camping next to a fresh water source. There were car campers and tent campers there when I went. I don't know if RVs are allowed, but they are not maneuverable here. It is easier to find a camp w/ a hammock and cover setup. Tent camp sites tend to fill quick and people stay a while. Bring drinking water and lip balm. For some reason I got extra thirsty and my lips started to dry. I regularly drink water and keep 10L in the car. I saw a restroom at the entrance, but since it isn't close (and a risky night drive) I reccomend bringing a bottle(s) to pee in and a "Go Girl" for the ladies. Advice from an advid road tripper. It is best to go to the restrooms, even if your body doesn't tell you, right before nightfall.

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Ramona White
Jul 11, 2023

Great little campground and you can’t beat the price. I had a nice time camping here for three nights in July. The tough part about it is all the bugs. It is thick with vicious mosquitoes. And there’s other bugs aplenty as well. Other reviews have mentioned noise. There were only nice fellow campers during my stay, and it was quiet, except for all the vehicles driving through which was surprisingly often. And most of them going way too fast.

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Yannic Lodge
Oct 21, 2024

Black bear greeted us on arrival, happy we were sleeping in the van - the campers didn’t seem too worried. Tiny bit of a walk to each site which was made mostly for tenting, some came with benches and all with bear boxes

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snufalufigus1990
May 29, 2024

Solid camp ground and base of operations for those who are vacationing anywhere around lake Tahoe. Has a fast flowing creek that can be heard from any of the camp sites. Our campsite was only 30 feet away. Free and clean. Heads up, it can get hype at night. In a good way of course.