Salmon Creek

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (96)

🟢 10 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3

Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Salmon Creek in California has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, AREA SALMON CREEK #026–AREA SALMON CREEK #031 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #007, #008, #009, #010, #012, #015, #016, #020, #021, #023, #024, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #011

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #022, #033

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA SALMON CREEK #001–AREA SALMON CREEK #003 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #005, #007, #008, #010, #015, #026, #030

Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites #006

Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #004

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, AREA SALMON CREEK #027–AREA SALMON CREEK #029 next to each othersites #009, #021, #027, #028, #029

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #012, #016

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #001 — Campsite 1 — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #001** · Campsite 1TNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #002 — Sierra Buttes View — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #002** · Sierra Buttes ViewTNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #002 — Tent Pad — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #002** · Tent PadTNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #003 — Tent Pad — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #003** · Tent PadTNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #003 — Parking — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #003** · ParkingTNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #004 — Campsite 4 — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #004** · Campsite 4TNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #004 — Tent Pad — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #004** · Tent PadTNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #005 — Campsite 5 — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #005** · Campsite 5TNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #007 — Parking — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #007** · ParkingTNF

Campsite AREA SALMON CREEK #007 — Tent Pad — **Site AREA SALMON CREEK #007** · Tent PadTNF

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.1 midirections →

🔌 ChargePoint22.1 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Salmon Creek over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~407 mi from LA💵 $24/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆96 ratings

5★51

4★27

3★10

2★2

1★6

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.8/4

AT&T0.1/4

Verizon0.1/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Salmon Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Salmon Creek?

Salmon Creek in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Salmon Creek?

Campsite fees at Salmon Creek run about $24/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Salmon Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Salmon Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Salmon Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Salmon Creek over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Salmon Creek a good campground?

Salmon Creek holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 96 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Salmon Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Salmon Creek, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.8 out of 5 from 12 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Salmon Creek located?

Salmon Creek is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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