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It's hard to get off the beaten track in a state as popular as California. Once you begin to look past the big cities and venture slightly more inland, however, you'll find some hidden gems, one of which is Tahoe National Forest. Sitting along Interstate Route 80, anyone with an RV rental in both California and Nevada will be able to reach these rugged forests of pine, oak, fire, and cedar. In fact, the park is less than a three-hour drive from Sacramento, CA, and less than two hours from Reno, NV.

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Getting Outdoors

Unsurprisingly, one of the main reasons people choose to rent a camper near Tahoe National Forest is to enjoy hiking, biking, or horseback riding holidays. Over 100 trails wind through this vast state park, leading to hidden waterfalls, historic landmarks, and vast reservoirs. It's well worth visiting one of the many visitor centers that are dotted around the forest, especially the substantial center in Nevada City, where the staff will be more than happy to help you to find the perfect trail for your wants and needs. We can't talk about hiking in the Tahoe National Forest without mentioning the Sierra Buttes Trail. Best suited for intermediate and experienced hikers, the trail climbs the Sierra Buttes Mountains for five miles, rising around 1,450 feet, before opening up to stunning views of the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

Camping at Tahoe National Forest

There's certainly no shortage of places to park up your rental RV around Tahoe National Forest, especially if you're not too fussy about amenities. You'll find a good number of campgrounds scattered along highway 89 and 49, including the ever-popular Cottonwood Creek Campground. Though primitive in its offerings, each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire pit, along with access to vault toilets and a drinking water tap nearby. Close by to plenty of walking trails, this is an excellent option for any keen hikers who enjoy getting back to basics.

Exploring the Area

When you're in need of a bit of change of pace from the great outdoors, consider popping across the border to Reno, which along with its abundance of casinos, is home to several museums that are worth visiting too. Any car aficionados with Reno camper rental shouldn't miss the chance to visit the National Automobile Museum that showcases a collection of cars spanning from the late 1800s to the present day. With over 200 vehicles to discover and learn about, including cars owned by Elvia Presley, Frank Sinatra and JFK, it's worth setting aside an afternoon to explore this museum to its full extent.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Lola Montez Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
  • Lower Lola Montez Lake Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
  • Soda Springs Road, CATahoe National Forest, CA
  • Andesite Peak Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
  • Frog Lake Overlook Trail, CASoda Springs, CA
  • Paradise Lake Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
  • Castle Peak Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
  • Castle Valley Loop Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
  • Hole-In-The-Ground Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA
  • Peter Grubb Hut and Round Valley Trail, CATahoe National Forest, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Tahoe National Forest

Hilary J.

April, 2025

Fantastic RV experience! Super clean well organized and top notch, friendly service!
Sean G.

April, 2025

100% as advertised! Everything was smooth from start to finish. Thanks!!
Anna H.

April, 2025

Host was amazing. Super communicative and helpful. Great size RV. Has everything you would need

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