Campground
Watson Lake Campground
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Watson Lake Campground
Small, remote Forest Service operated campground located above Tahoe City in north Lake Tahoe
Know before you go
Watson Lake Campground
Sun & Moon
2:08 PM
Sunrise
7:51 PM
Solar Noon
1:35 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:43 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:59 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 27m of daylight
Watson Lake Campground
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Watson Lake Campground
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Off Season
October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
SUGAR PINE TRAIL
easy · 0.62 mi · 299 ft gain
Sugar Pine Trail
moderate · 4.63 mi · 86 ft gain
Rocky Ridge
easy · 0.62 mi · 131 ft gain
Green Valley
easy · 5.73 mi · 924 ft gain
DUSTY RIDGE (LOOP 7)
moderate · 4.15 mi · 893 ft gain
SERPENTINE(LOOP 4)
moderate · 6.07 mi · 1159 ft gain
Stevens Trail
hard · 3.33 mi · 1325 ft gain
PARKER FLAT (LOOP 1)
easy · 1.02 mi · 260 ft gain
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