Big Bend Campground
Description
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
Bikers will find Tahoe to be a mountain biking paradise, with rough roads and unforgettable views. The Downieville ranger distr...Read more
Boating
There are hundreds of lakes and many reservoirs within this forest, making motorized and non-motorized boating a go-to acti...Read more
Fishing
There are huge reservoirs, alpine lakes, rushing rivers, small pools, and everything in between, making this an excellent place...Read more
Hiking
Hikers searching for incredible views won’t leave disappointed: there are over 500 miles of trails, including the PCT. You can ...Read more
Horseback riding
If you have a horse, bring that fella over to these trails , and if you don’t, there are many local outfitters who can set you...Read more
Paddling
Kayakers and canoers have plenty of opportunities to row their little boats in the lakes, reservoirs, and streams of this nat...Read more
Wind sports
Nothing beats that fresh mountain air blowing through your hair! Boca Reservoir, Jackson Meadow Reservoir, Stampede Reservoir, ...Read more
Off-roading (OHV)
Looking to take a spin in your off highway vehicle? The Little Truckee Summit trail has gentle slopes and Prosser Hill is an ea...Read more
Climbing
There isn’t much information about climbing, but Donner Summer has traditional and sport climbing areas to challenge all skill ...Read more
Snow sports
What better way to enjoy the wintertime than to go to Tahoe? Tahoe National Forest offers backcountry wilderness for you to exp...Read more
Swimming
There’s no shortage of swimming here: you’re welcome to splash in lakes, reservoirs, streams, rivers, and swimming holes under ...Read more
Whitewater paddling
If motor boats aren’t your thing, step up your game with a whitewater trip. The Yuba River and the American River offer amazing...Read more
Wildlife watching
Wildlife watchers won’t be disappointed with Tahoe National Forest. The wetland areas are great places for birding, especially ...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Big Bend Campground.
2 Reviews
This place is beautiful, accessible and great for groups. There are just two sites, so you can easily rent both for a big group and have the whole place to yourself. It's across the bridge from the fire station and you have a nice chunk of river to play in.
Each site has a bunch of tables and a big fire ring and a BBQ. You can hear the freeway sound which isn't ideal, but the other amenities really make up for it. Just bring earplugs for sleeping.
This is truly a hidden gem. Right off the freeway so there is that ambient noise, but it's also very convenient to get to. The river is low and slow and perfect for floating and swimming.
It's just two big sites, so we rented both of them. There's plenty of parking and the toilets are clean.
- Park
- Tahoe National Forest
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- 530-478-6253
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
- View Website
- Coordinates
- 39.306° N, 120.52° W
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer - Group: 2 Sites (Up to 25 people per site)