usfsnational forest

Lake of the Woods Campground

usfs · CA

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  • fuel station6.0 mi

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About

Lake of the Woods is a small lake that is popular on weekends. There are approximately 15 camping spots with fire pits and picnic tables situated along the shoreline. There is no piped water available. This lake generally opens later in the spring as it sits at a high elevation and takes longer for winter snows to melt to gain access. Camping is free and on a first come - first served basis. The lake has both public and private property. Fire restrictions may be different depending on whether you are on the public Forest Service campground or the private property.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Sierraville Service and Country Store

    6.0 mi
  • propane

    7-Eleven

    16 mi
  • grocery

    Sierra Country Store

    14 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    12 mi
  • trailhead

    Mt. Lola Trailhead

    2.9 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    1.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Perazzo

    1.3 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: 0007-040-50-05 in Tahoe National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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