Overnight Trips

A guide to lake shore lodging and campgrounds along 7 mapped routes

One of the more exciting adventures is spending a few days and nights on an extended paddle trip either camping under the stars or staying at a lakeshore lodge along the Water Trail.

Where to Stay

The Overnight Trip Map below works with our 7 Day Trip Maps so you can plan out-and-back paddle adventures from designated lakefront campgrounds and lodging properties. Availability at a hotel is recommended since campgrounds require reservations six months out. Campfires and portable charcoal grills are not allowed on the beach. Consider scheduling your trip during September or early October; the weather is still warm and the lake and overnight accommodations are less crowded.

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Lakeshore Hotel Accommodations

Several of the lodging properties featured on the map cater to kayakers and paddle boarders who want to plan out-and-back paddle adventures on Water Trail right out their front door. The map includes properties so you can plan a personal paddle trip experience with just the right amount of adventure, relaxation, and pampering you desire.

North Lake Tahoe Lodging, Laketahoetravel.com.

South Lake Tahoe Lodging, visitlaketahoe.com.

Camping

Camping is only allowed at a designated campground. Reservations are required six months in advance. For California State Parks campgrounds visit https://www.reservecalifornia.com/Web/. For other CA campgrounds and Nevada campgrounds visit https://www.recreation.gov/. Forest Service campgrounds visit USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit website. City of South Lake Tahoe campground.