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Watson Lake Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Sugar Pine Dump Station · 1.3 mi
Nearest water fill
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 61.5 mi
Coordinates
39.1326, -120.8154
Last verified
September 18, 2026
39.1326° N · 120.8154° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Small, remote Forest Service operated campground located above Tahoe City in north Lake Tahoe

From the USFS.

Is Watson Lake Campground free?

Yes. Watson Lake Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Watson Lake Campground?

Watson Lake Campground is accessed from Forest Road 16N73, approximately 10 miles west of Brockway summit on Highway 267

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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