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CAMPING FUN GUIDE

Rules, Services and Other Helpful Information

Pool Code:

Restroom Code:

Speed Limit: 5 mph

Pets: Must be leashed at all times. Dogs may NOT be left unattended anywhere. All pet droppings must be picked up immediately. Two pet limit per site.

Tent Site Limits: Six people, two tents, two vehicles. Additional vehicles are $10 per day and must be parked in designated areas.

RV campsite limits: Six people, One RV, One tent, two passenger vehicles only. Additional vehicles are $10 per day and must be parked in designated areas. NEVER BLOCK ACCESS TO NEIGHBORING SITES EVEN IF UNOCCUPIED.

Boats & other large trailers: Must be parked in our designated storage areas (fenced or unfenced). There is a $10 per day fee.

Trash and Dumpsters: Trash cannot be kept on site as this is bear country. All garbage needs to be put inside dumpsters and locked!

RV & Car washing: Not permitted anywhere in this campground.

Generators: The use of generators is not permitted anywhere in this campground.

Fire & Hot Coals: Ground Fires are strictly forbidden. Fires must be contained and attended. You may use your own fire container. Hot coals will be picked up for you upon request from hours of 8am to 4pm. Do not put hot coals in dumpsters.

Motorcycles/Mopeds: may be operated only for entering and exiting the park if licensed. Only Licensed operators may drive ATVs. They must report to office for current ruling.

CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES:

Not allowed with the campground’s equipment. Plugging into any of the campgrounds power pedestals to charge an electric vehicle is not permitted

Scooters/Golf Carts: only electric powered are permitted.

Tarps are not permitted.

Wood Gathering: Not permitted anywhere on this property.

No Smoking in any buildings, pool, playground or any recreation area.

Pool Hours: Hours posted.

Quiet Hours: 10pm to 8am.

Notice - Park Rules are subject to change. Please observe all posted signage. Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.

CHECK-IN RVs & TENTS: 12 Noon • CHECK-IN CABINS: 4 P.M.

CHECK-OUT: By 11 A.M.

SERVICE HOURS FRIENDLY REMINDERS

Bear Necessities Trading Company and Registration:

(Hours Posted on Front Door)

Snacks, sodas, ice cream, beer, wine, souvenirs, supplies, RV Parts and more!

Laundry: (Hours Posted)

Speed Limit is 5 mph

Please lock your RV and other vehicles at night and when you are away from your campsite. Ice chests, bicycles, and propane tanks should also be secured. While fortunately it is a rare occurrence here, Tahoe Valley is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

While we believe the vendors listed in the park map provide a service that will benefit our guests, MHC Thousand Trails Limited Partnership and its affiliates are not affiliated with or responsible for the service provided by these vendors.

BearWise Vacation Tips

You are in bear country, so there’s a good chance you’ll see black bears here, even if you never go into the woods.

Don’t Feed the Bears

z Don’t leave food, trash or pet food outdoors when no one is around. A few seconds is all it takes for a hungry bear to swipe it.

z Feeding bears or using food to encourage bears to approach you is often illegal and always dangerous.

z Don’t throw scraps or leftovers out the car window or into the woods behind your vacation rental.

z If trash container or dumpster is full, don’t pile trash outside; take it with you when you leave.

Bear Viewing Guidelines

z Stay in your vehicle; even bears that seem comfortable around people are still wild animals.

z Never approach bears or entice them to approach you.

z Enjoy bears from a safe distance. Stay at least 50 yards or 10 car lengths away.

z Don’t block the road to view bears. If permitted, pull over and take photos from the safety of your vehicle.

If you want to see bears, early morning and early evening are good times for viewing and photography.

Driving in Bear Country

z Stay alert, stick to the speed limit and scan the roadsides. If a bear crosses the road, watch for cubs before you drive on.

z Be especially alert at dawn and dusk when bears are most active; black bears are fast and hard to see.

z If you hit a bear, don’t try to help it. Call 911 or report to authorities as soon as you can.

Wildlife collisions are not always covered by insurance.

Dogs and bears don’t mix. Keep your dog on a leash at all times when outdoors

Letting your dog approach or lunge at a bear puts you and your pet in danger.

Discourage Break-Ins

z Lock vehicles; don’t leave windows open even a crack. Remove anything with an odor (food, drinks, trash, pet food, scented products).

z Keep exterior doors closed, even when you’re there.

z Don’t stash food, beverages, trash or recycling on porches/patios/decks.

If You See a Black Bear

z If a bear comes around your place, try to scare it away by making lots of noise yelling or banging pots and pans together from a safe distance.

z If you see a bear near a dumpster or in a building, don’t approach or corner it. Give the bear an escape route.

In the Woods

z Carry bear spray and know how to use it.

z If you see a bear before it notices you, don’t approach. Stand still, enjoy, then quietly move away.

z If a bear sees you, back away slowly. Never run; running may trigger a chase response.

z If a bear approaches, hold your ground, wave your arms and yell “Hey Bear” until it leaves. Always stay with your group. If it keeps approaching, use bear spray.

z If a black bear makes contact with you, do NOT play dead; fight back aggressively.

Black bear is a species; common colors include black, brown and cinnamon.

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Fun Facts About Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America. It is 1,645 feet deep, 22 miles long and 12 miles wide. It is the second deepest lake in America, next to Crater Lake in Oregon, and its shoreline is 75 miles long.

Why is it so blue?

Tahoe’s clean air and water are the keys to the Lake’s dazzling blue color. The surface of Lake Tahoe is blue in part because it’s reflecting the sky, but there is more to this phenomenon. Water as crystal clear as Tahoe’s absorbs red light, leaving the rich blue color that we all see.

How clear is the water?

Tahoe is so clear that in some places objects can be seen to depths of over 70 feet. One reason is that 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Lake Tahoe Basin falls directly upon the Lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the marshes and meadows, which are a good filtering system for water.

Where does the water go?

There are 63 streams that flow into Lake Tahoe and only one, the Truckee River, that flows out into Pyramid Lake. Unlike most bodies of water in North America, Tahoe’s water never reaches the ocean.

How cold is the water?

Waters are so cold in Lake Tahoe, staying a constant 39 degrees Fahrenheit below 600 feet. However, shallow areas around the lake can warm up to 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months.