Sunset-Union Valley

Eldorado National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.3 (303)

🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Wed Aug 26–Fri Aug 28

6 of the last 96 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

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

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Sunset-Union Valley in California has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Aug 26–Fri Aug 28. 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

Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 SHADY #031 & Loop 2 MEADOW #051 next to each othersites Loop 1 SHADY #020, #021, #022, #023, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, Loop 2 MEADOW #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #057, #058, #059, #067, #070, #071, #073, #032, #034, #035, #036, Loop 3 SUNSET #099, #101, #103, #107, #113

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop 1 SHADY #015 & Loop 2 MEADOW #060 next to each othersites Loop 1 SHADY #004, #015, Loop 2 MEADOW #060, #061, #063, #072, #074, #075, Loop 3 SUNSET #104, #105, #108, #110, #115, #118

Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 2 MEADOW #062

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 SHADY #019

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 1 SHADY #009, #024, Loop 3 SUNSET #109, #111, #116

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites Loop 2 MEADOW #066

📷 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 Loop 1 SHADY #020 — A photo of Site 020 Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wit — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #020** · A photo of Site 020 Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY witKelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #021 — Site 21 — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #021** · Site 21Kelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #021 — A photo of Site 021 Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wit — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #021** · A photo of Site 021 Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY witKelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #022 — A photo of Site 022 of Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY w — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #022** · A photo of Site 022 of Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wKelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #022 — A photo of Site 022 -Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wit — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #022** · A photo of Site 022 -Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY witKelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #023 — A photo of Site 023- Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wit — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #023** · A photo of Site 023- Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY witKelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #023 — Site 23 — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #023** · Site 23Kelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #025 — A photo of Site 025 - Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wi — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #025** · A photo of Site 025 - Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wiKelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #025 — A photo of Site 025 Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wit — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #025** · A photo of Site 025 Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY witKelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #026 — A photo of Site 026 of Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY w — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #026** · A photo of Site 026 of Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALLEY wKelly & Weston Maxey

Campsite Loop 1 SHADY #026 — A photo of Site 026 of Loop Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VAL — **Site Loop 1 SHADY #026** · A photo of Site 026 of Loop Loop 1 SHADY at SUNSET-UNION VALMegan Unke

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 10.0 mi away.

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🔭 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 35 openings at Sunset-Union Valley over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 5–12 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

📍 ~354 mi from LAGroup Standard NonelectricRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆304 ratings

5★180

4★71

3★25

2★13

1★15

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.3/4

AT&T3.2/4

T-Mobile3.2/4

Sprint retired2.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sunset-Union Valley FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sunset-Union Valley?

Sunset-Union Valley 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 can I get a spot at Sunset-Union Valley when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sunset-Union Valley 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 Sunset-Union Valley?

CampSage's scans caught 35 openings at Sunset-Union Valley over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 5–12 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 Sunset-Union Valley a good campground?

Sunset-Union Valley holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 303 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sunset-Union Valley?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Sunset-Union Valley, Verizon rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 99 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sunset-Union Valley located?

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

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