Wild Plum

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (187)

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

1 of the last 47 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 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Wild Plum in California has 13 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 →👥 13 in a row, AREA WILD PLUM #022–AREA WILD PLUM #034 next to each othersites #003, #004, #005, #010, #012, #013, #015, #018, #020, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #036, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #001, #014, #017

Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #019

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, AREA WILD PLUM #022–AREA WILD PLUM #030 next to each othersites #005, #015, #017, #020, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #033, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #002

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA WILD PLUM #006 & AREA WILD PLUM #007 next to each othersites #006, #007, #009, #035, #037

Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →opened 11h agosites #038

Tue Sep 8 – Fri Sep 113 nightsbook these dates →sites #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 WILD PLUM #003 — Campsite 3 — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #003** · Campsite 3TNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #003 — View of Sierra Buttes from Entrance — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #003** · View of Sierra Buttes from EntranceTNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #004 — Parking — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #004** · ParkingTNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #004 — View of Sierra Buttes from Entrance — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #004** · View of Sierra Buttes from EntranceTNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #005 — Campsite 5 — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #005** · Campsite 5TNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #005 — View of Sierra Buttes from Entrance — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #005** · View of Sierra Buttes from EntranceTNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #010 — Campsite 10 — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #010** · Campsite 10TNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #010 — Parking — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #010** · ParkingTNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #012 — Campsite 12 — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #012** · Campsite 12TNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #012 — Tent Space — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #012** · Tent SpaceTNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #013 — Campsite 13 — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #013** · Campsite 13TNF

Campsite AREA WILD PLUM #013 — View of Sierra Buttes from Entrance — **Site AREA WILD PLUM #013** · View of Sierra Buttes from EntranceTNF

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.1 midirections →

🔌 ChargePoint18.1 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 22 openings at Wild Plum over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 8–20 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

📍 ~403 mi from LA💵 $24–$50/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆187 ratings

5★108

4★41

3★16

2★13

1★9

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.1/4

AT&T0.0/4

T-Mobile0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Wild Plum FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Wild Plum?

Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum?

Campsite fees at Wild Plum run about $24–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Wild Plum when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum?

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Wild Plum over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 8–20 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 Wild Plum a good campground?

Wild Plum holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 187 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Wild Plum?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Wild Plum, Verizon rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 63 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Wild Plum located?

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

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