RV rental Lake Tahoe, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

The abundant ski resorts are a major part of Lake Tahoe’s popularity. Winter sports enthusiasts will find tons of opportunities to go downhill or cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobile riding, or snow tubing throughout Tahoe. Most of the ski resorts in the region are on the northern end of Lake Tahoe near Truckee, CA, and Reno, NV. There are also popular resorts located on the southern side of the lake. Bring hiking boots and mountain bikes on your motorhome camping trip to explore the numerous trails around Lake Tahoe, which vary in length and difficulty. The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail circumnavigates the lake and is one of the area’s most famous routes. There are also great trails to be found west of the lake in Granite Chief Wilderness or southwest in Desolation Wilderness. Eagle Lake Trailhead and Flume Trail are popular nature treks, and surrounding the lake, there are many paved bike paths meandering through charming Tahoe communities. Should you be a fan of water activities, an idyllic time to rent a camper near Lake Tahoe is during the late spring through early fall when the lake offers optimal conditions for swimming, fishing, and boating. Launch out on a leisurely cruise with a canoe, kayak or standup paddleboard, or maybe you’ll opt for parasailing and jet skiing. No problem if you’re not bringing a watercraft; there are rental locations all around Lake Tahoe. One of the best places for swimming is Sand Harbor Beach. Advanced scuba divers also flock to the lake to navigate its dramatic underwater world. Recharge on your Lake Tahoe camping excursion with a relaxing outdoor picnic in the fresh mountain air with panoramic nature all around you. After a day of adventuring on the ski slopes or trails, quench your thirst with some Lake Tahoe tap water, which has been named the best-tasting drinking water in the United States.