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2010 Reservation Period: CA Department of Parks and Recreation is reviewing the 2010 Reservation Period. For more information please see the DPR website: 2010 Reservation Period

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SUGAR PINE POINT SP, CA

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Description

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

Sugar Pine Point State Park contains one of the finest remaining natural areas on Lake Tahoe. With nearly two miles of lake frontage, the park has dense forests of pine, fir, aspen and cedar. Deep-line anglers fish the lake's 300-foot deep underwater ledges for trout and salmon. Another attraction is the museum in the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion (also known as Pine Lodge), a summer home built in 1903 in a grove of pine and cedar. During winter, the park features cross-country skiing areas.

Park Kiosk Hours:

  • Hi Season: 8am-11pm
  • Lo Season: Closed

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Cultural Activities
  • Culture
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Group Camping
  • Group Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trails
  • Iron Ranger
  • Nature Center
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Swimming

Alerts and Important Information

This Park is not currently available for 2010 reservations. Please check back for more information.

D.L. Bliss, Donner Memorial, Emerald Bay, and Tahoe SRA are OPEN during the winter for hiking and snowshoeing, but these parks are CLOSED to camping beginning mid-September (varies by park).

However, Sugar Pine Point is OPEN for camping on a first-come, first-served basis.

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

This park is site specific, you will select your site at the time you make your reservation.

WARNING: Metal bear resistant food lockers are provided in each campsite. All food, beverages, and toiletries are required by law to be stored in provided food lockers. The inside dimensions of the food lockers are 36" deep, 43" wide, and 22" high. Violators will be cited. Camp at your own risk! By choosing to enter or camp at Sugar Pine Point SP you assume the risk of personal injury or property damaged caused by bears.

This park is above 6,200-ft elevation. Campsite availability is subject to unpredictable and adverse weather conditions including snow closures, which may result in cancelled reservations. Campers are strongly advised to bring appropriate clothing and camping gear for cold weather conditions.

  • To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants.
  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
  • Maximum 2 vehicles per site.
  • No charge for Trailers, but they are counted as a vehicle.
  • 1st come / 1st served when not on reservations.
  • Reservations
  • 2009: 05/23/09 through 09/27/09.

    • Getting There:

    Sugar Pine Point SP
    7360 WEST LAKE BOULEVARD
    Tahoma CA 96142

    The park is locatedA ten miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89.
    View Regional MapMap Driving Route

    Phone Park for More Information:

    Information: (530)525-7982