The Best Camping in Carson City
Looking for the best camping in Carson City? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Carson City. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top camping spots in and near Carson City
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Carson City, Nevada
Tahoe Rim Trail: Spooner to Tahoe Meadows
21.64 mi / 4229 ft gainTahoe Rim Trail: Spooner to Tahoe Meadows is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Glenbrook, Nevada.Read more -
Carson City, Nevada
Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT)
171.66 mi / 27772 ft gainTahoe Rim Trail (TRT) is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada.Read more -
Carson City, Nevada
Marlette Lake and Chimney Beach Loop Trail
8.59 mi / 2119 ft gainMarlette Lake and Chimney Beach Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada.Read more -
Reno, Nevada
Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Mt. Rose Summit to Spooner Summit
24.33 mi / 2972 ft gainTahoe Rim Trail (TRT): Mt. Rose Summit to Spooner Summit is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Reno, Nevada.Read more -
Reno, Nevada
Relay Peak and Mount Houghton Trail
10.87 mi / 2123 ft gainRelay Peak and Mount Houghton Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Reno, Nevada.Read more -
Reno, Nevada
Rim to Reno Trail to Upper Thomas Creek Trail
19.91 mi / 1988 ft gainRim to Reno Trail to Upper Thomas Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Reno, Nevada.Read more -
New Washoe City, Nevada
Tahoe Rim to Spooner Lake
18.56 mi / 1532 ft gainTahoe Rim to Spooner Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Nevada.Read more -
Glenbrook, Nevada
Camp at Zephyr Cove
Zephyr Cove on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe is a fantastic starting point for a host of water sports and outdoor activities, from wake surfing to backpacking to trail running on the Tahoe Rim Trail. The Zephyr Cove Resort campground has 47 walk-in campsites and 10 drive-in campsites in additio...Read more -
Zephyr Cove, Nevada
Photograph Zephyr Cove at Sunset
5.0After pulling into the parking it is only a a few minute walk right down to the beach. This place is incredible for sunrise and and sunset. The water is so calm because its tucked back in the cove which gives awesome reflections of the sky in the water. Make sure to bring a tripod and neutral den...Read more -
Stateline, Nevada
Monument Pass, Freel Peak, and Mr. Toads Wild Ride via Tahoe Rim Trail
23.63 mi / 3871 ft gainMonument Pass, Freel Peak, and Mr. Toads Wild Ride via Tahoe Rim Trail is a point-to-point that takes you through a nice forest located near Zephyr Cove, Nevada.Read more -
Tahoe Vista, California
Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) Complete Loop
164.36 mi / 1358 ft gainTahoe Rim Trail (TRT) Complete Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near South Lake Tahoe, California.Read more -
Tahoe Vista, California
Hike to the Martis Peak Fire Lookout
5.07.5 mi / 1700 ft gainThis hike leads to a 100 year old fire lookout near the summit of Martis Peak with incredible views of North Lake Tahoe. There are two options to get to the peak: Martis Peak Road - to get to this trailhead from Truckee, head south on Highway 267 for about 8 miles and look for a large pull off on...Read more -
Tahoe City, California
Truckee River Trail
7.6 mi / 289 ft gainTruckee River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoe City, California.Read more -
Tahoe City, California
Camp at William Kent Campground
/ 6282 ft gainWilliam Kent Campground is a few miles south of Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's western shore. Access to the lake is just a short walk from the campground. The campground provides bathrooms, campfire rings, a trash dump station, firewood vendor, grills, picnic tables, and food storage lockers. Pets ar...Read more -
South Lake Tahoe, California
Camp at Meeks Bay
4.7The great thing about the campground is the close access to the beach/lake. It is only about a 2-3 minute walk, depending on which campsite you're walking from. The Meeks Bay trail head is also across the street and about 25 yards down the road. In general, it's a beautiful campground for famili...Read more -
Tahoma, California
Meeks Bay to Emerald Bay via Tahoe Yosemite Trail
16.58 mi / 3146 ft gainMeeks Bay to Emerald Bay via Tahoe Yosemite Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tahoma, California.Read more