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Sunset-Union Valley

Eldorado National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.3 (314)
Sunset-Union Valley
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1 of the last 37 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 122 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 38d ago.
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💡 In short

Sunset-Union Valley in California is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 10.0 mi away (straight line).

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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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~354 mi from LA

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.

Is Sunset-Union Valley a good campground?

Sunset-Union Valley holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 314 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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