Situated 3 miles from South Lake Tahoe and 6 miles from Heavenly Mountain Resort, Tahoe Valley RV Resort is a large campsite set in a substantial woodland area with very good facilities, a clubhouse, and easy access to shops, restaurants and the lakeside area. The campsite is within walking distance of South Lake and offers access to many shops and restaurants in the area.
How to get to Tahoe Valley RV Resort
From the San Francisco area (185 miles) take Hwy 80 to Sacramento and then Hwy 50 to Tahoe. About 1 mile after the entrance to Tahoe Airport turn right into C street and continue ahead crossing Melba Drive, after which the campsite is 100m on your left.
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What do you get for your money at Tahoe Valley RV Resort?
- Standard and full rate pitches are available which include 30 or 50 amp EHU and a choice of cable TV options. Prices for a week in February 2022 will range from $540-$640 per week dependent on pitch specification and vehicle size
- EHU 30 – 50 amp included
- On pitch water, sewage, grey water, TV
- Very good standard of facilities in the shower and toilet areas
- Laundromat with washing machine, dryer and ironing station
- Dogs welcome free of charge
- Dog walking area adjacent to site
- Payable wifi across the site. Verizon and ATT cell coverage.
- Free Daytime ski bus from campsite to Heavenly resort
- Seasonaires welcome with special rates over 30 days
- Onsite shop
- Onsite clubhouse with restaurant and bar
Heavenly Ski Area– What is the skiing like near Tahoe Valley RV Resort?
Around Lake Tahoe there are 15 ski areas, offering almost 150 lifts and over 820 kms of piste. There are several cross country ski areas and lots of snowshoe and winter hiking opportunities.
The closest ski area to Tahoe Valley RV site is Heavenly, which has 94 kms of piste rising to 3060m, with a further 40kms of ski routes marked across the 4800 acre area. Whilst best suited to intermediate skiers and above there are easy trails and a ski school at the resort.There are 18kms of blue piste, 42kms of red, and 34kms of black. Much of the skiing overlooks Lake Tahoe with picturesque runs through the trees towards the lake and a number of challenging areas for experts along the trails and above the tree-line. It normally costs around $400 a 6 day pass for an adult to ski at Heavenly, but 2021/2022 season ski passes are already on sale at heavily discounted prices with day tickets being advertised for $67.
Winterised Tips
- Cabins and cottages available to rent for non campers
- For beginners and improving intermediates a couple of days at Northstar resort is recommended
- Heavenly resort owned by the Vail company, so check their Epic ski pass options for access to other Tahoe resorts
- Check out Tahoe Vacation Guide for details of bus services around the Tahoe lake area
Pros
- Very attractive campsite in woodland setting
- Good on site clubhouse
- Easy access to South Lake area
- Lots of activities close by for non skiers
Cons
- Heavenly area more suited to Intermediate and advanced skiers with beginner friendly Northstar resort over 40 miles away
- Only local ski bus is free, other nearby resorts require service bus or car hire
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