Zephyr Cove Resort

My husband and I had our very intimate wedding (only 17 guests) here in April and were pleasantly surprised. We live in Washington state so having a destination wedding there is always room for snafus. Joanna Corry was our day of coordinator and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us! There were many times I watched her sprint across the venue to make sure everything was on point! Thank you for making our wedding day the best day of our lives!

Registered well in advance and still ran into nothing but problems, however once we explained our situation to the onsite registration employees they weren’t surprised and did what they could for us (they don’t handle reservations onsite evidently). It was basically an RV park and not ideal for camping. All in all our stay was what we made of it and we still had a good time.

I and my husband was here for the Memorial Day weekend. Zephyr cove has everything you could possibly want for a summer day.
We went on MS Dixie boat ride as well. Found it bit expensive ($ 55 per head). It takes you around the Lake Tahoe and we pass by the beautiful Emerald Bay. There is a bar, restaurant and a gift shop inside the boat. Don’t worry about the seating. People keep moving and you will definitely get a lake facing seat on the top deck, if you are looking for one. Carry sunglass, hat and sunscreen.
We tried out their parasailing. I was doing it for the first time. Captain Tom and his assistants were super friendly and helpful. We had small children also on our boat. The staff made everybody feel comfortable and made the ride a memorable one. They give you all the safety instructions and ask us if we wana land completely dry, or if we wana wet just foot, til knees or a full dip. Tell you, it was super fun. Don’t opt for a full dry ride. It was an amazing amazing experience. The only thing that disappointed me was that they did not have helmet cam for this ride. (You can opt for one at $ 30 along with your ticket) We forgot to pass our phone to the fellow passengers. So we don’t have a single pic of us flying.
Would definitely recommend.

I stayed here last year for the week of 4^th of July. I would recommend this place, but NOT around 4^th of July. The people… the young people… by 10am they are completely drunk, getting arrested, and making trouble. There is a campground for tent and trailer camping. They have wifi (near the office) and also bathrooms and showers. You just walk right across the street to go into the water or you can catch the Tahoe Queen right there. The food on that was terrible btw. But, the campsites are very roomie and nice. There is a nice fire-​pit so bring plenty of firewood. They probably sell it but not sure. There is a little restaurant and store across the street. The lady who worked in the store was very friendly. When I was there she was wary of some of the very young people and I asked what was going on. She had said that someone had thrown up all over the bathroom and left it. I was telling her how I used to be a police officer in the Navy. She told me that most of the security was Marines. That is pretty neat!

Let me start by saying two things: I have been coming here once a year for 31 years since I was born. Secondly, it is a campground and an RV is NOT camping. It is practically staying in a motel room on wheels, it is NOT outdoorsy or campy at all.
So this place used to be tent camp grounds with lots of nice lots, and maybe MAYBE a few RV lots in front. They have recently converted ALLL their space into RV lots. Tent campers get a very small parking lot in the very back and get to hike up a steep hill where cars have no access to access their lots.
I was very disappointed and on our family trip last year it was unanimously decided to break a 31 years tradition, and find a new campgrounds in Tahoe. Since we are getting old and can’t hold mountains comfortably.
With all that said, I just arrived at Tahoe last night by myself and the registration office is closed. I pull into the beach parking lot to watch the sunset and by 8pm security comes and tells me they are chaining the gate so I better get out. I head into the camp ground to set up my tent and security follows me and tells me I can’t until I register in the morning, so I go sit by office. I guess I’m sleeping in my car, wasn’t the first time we slept In the car waiting for the office to open. The lights are bright and the cars passing by the road are very uncomfortable, I notice the beach was not chained and there’s no more security patrols so I head back down to the beach where it’s darker and quieter and I get this lovely view of the lake under the full moon. Low and behold 1 minute later a new security guard comes up and I tell him my story and he says «the guard before me told me there’s a guy driving around here». Oh my god, he told me lots of people park there and say they are waiting for the office to open and I should try sleeping by the casinos where someone will shoot me just for my iPhone, never mind the MacBook and car full of things. It is off season too and they had only 2 lots filled.
This charming location has become a seriously unfriendly unwelcoming inconvenient place that you should avoid. There are other campgrounds on the lakeside that are better than this.

This review is for the Zypher Cove Campground. In January 2016, I went snow camping with my dog and it was everything I thought it be and more. Because the road to the campgrounds were not plowed, the front desk let me stay at an RV site near the back end of the campgrounds. The campground/​rv park was pretty empty because of the snow, which I loved. It was quiet, serene, clean, and calm. I have always wanted to set up my tent in the snow and see if I could build a fire (happy to report I could and did) and this place proved to be an excellent first time experience to do so. It was a great escape and a good time for reflection.
You have to check in at the restaurant, in their store. There was some hills near the non paved campground area that allowed for sledding which was awesome! I would definitely recommend this campground. I would love to come back sometime again.
The restrooms towards the back end of the campground on the left were locked, which was ok because I brought my bathroom/​shower tent. However, before I left the campground I did use the restrooms on the right side of the campground which were impeccable. They were clean and private. Definitely one of the best restrooms I have ever utilized; an extremely luxurious amenity.
Lastly, I was able to use the campground’s Wi-​Fi to Skype my family to them know that I made it, as my cell phone died. While I don’t use cell phone technology when I am camping, this was an added bonus, as I camped alone.

We did snowmobiling up to spooner summit. Our guide Wes was amazing! Will most def be back for more advance trails!

We got confused on where the cabins were. It was late at night so it was hard to know where you needed to enter. The cabin was great. Very clean. Spacious. I would go again. The beach was amazing. In the morning we saw the sunrise and it was a beautiful sight. After that we went on the snowmobiles which was cold but fun…

zephyr cove has everything you could possibly want for a summer day! on my last trip with my boyfriend, we tried out their parasailing for the first time. it was about $ 125-​$ 130 for the two of us.
the boat driver & the assistant were very cool & helpful. I was completely nervous about flying up so high but they were helped me feel comfortable.
it felt like we were up there forever too but it was only like 15 minutes. lol, I would honestly go again.

We camped over New Years weekend in our camper. There was electricity and water available through the freezing weekend. There is a dump station and propane available on site.
Prior reviews mention road noise as an issue and that was not a issue for us. We were set a bit farther in.
Showers and bathrooms were clean.
Only down side is the lack of transportation from there to the village. There is a shuttle that runs every 4hrs! And don’t bother calling Yellow Cab they never show up.

HOT TIP: PRINT OUT A MAP of where this place is – using Google Maps or Waze will likely mislead you to a street in South Lake Tahoe, CA. (just over the state line)
The two of us rented a cozy cute small 1 room cabin for a long weekend in October 2015 and attended a wedding on the property.
PRO’s
— Beautiful scenery out on the beach
— Cute cabins equipped with a fridge, microwave and Wifi
— Easy parking if you are staying in a cabin
— It rained and was quite chilly on my friend’s wedding day but the staff was well-​prepared with heaters and made us as comfortable as they possibly could.
CON’s
— The restaurant on the property didn’t have the widest selection or tastiest selection of food and we couldn’t find anywhere that would deliver so we had to drive to find a dinner/​lunch destination. Also Safeway is a 5 – 10 minute drive away
— Frequent toilet trouble :-(
— No housekeeping service on Sundays
— We tried to call several times to reserve a room and NO ONE who answered would take our reservation. They would take our number and tell us to expect a call back. Finally, I realized that I could book my reservation online.

Came here to camp in early November. There was snow on the ground and temps near freezing but even so the campground was a quarter full.
We arrived late at night. Ok, not that late, but it was really dark. Checked in at the General store/​restaurant and they were very flexible about which site we got.
Easy parking and level sites for the RV. Was able to get a spot near the restrooms and showers. That building was nice and warm so could take showers in a private room.
Restaurant opens at 7 am so you can catch a nice sunrise. They have wifi so I can catch up on my Unilocal reviews and download some more audio books for the rest of the road trip. Love winter camping. It’s been far too long since I have done it.

I have to start with the big negative that I just can’t let go (the «good» stuff to follow)… There are great spots, good spots, and *horrible* spots at this park. Even though it was only about 10% full on our mid week end of October trip we got a «good» space. Why is that? On our online reservation I put in the notes «we’d LOVE a great spot» and when I checked in on time I asked for a spot as far from the highway as possible. SEVERAL of those spots stayed empty for the duration of our visit. We stayed in a spot that was not only midway, but was alongside a much travelled path to their facilities. The extra parking spots were behind us and gave us a fantastic view of a Subaru Impreza out our back window not what we were hoping for in a Lake Tahoe resort. What irritates me is that several spots with a better view sat unused.
Good things: very centrally located and several stores and restaurants are nearby. The beach at Zephyr Cove is fantastic. They have several options for water sports. The rate we paid for full hook-​up was fair (we couldn’t get the cable TV to work though). We liked that each site has a fire ring. Not sure if we will return though, it looks like the place would be packed during peak times.

The campground side is pretty nice. Decent showers and bathrooms. It’s very dark at night! You provide your own lighting. Staff is friendly, campsites are clown enough, except the previous guests left garbage in the fire pit. Very quiet. Must cross the street to get to beach.
The cabins, it’s been a while but last time I was not impressed. Over priced for what they are. Kitchens are decent. Beds are awful, only have a full size and twins, so if you are bringing 4 adults 2 will be uncomfortable. Gaps under the door that let freezing cold air in. The thing that bothers me is the resort is camp friendly but the beach isn’t! Very inconvenient.

We expected it to be crowded but this was insane!!! When you check in, you sign and agree to a huge list of rules. I’ve never seen so many rules! The problem was-​they definitely did not enforce them!
There were multiple cars, in addition to the rv’s, parked in each campsite, multiple tents, numerous people in sites, dogs barking constantly, loud noise after quiet hours and the list goes on.
The best part of this was… YOU CAN GET ALL OF THIS AND MORE FOR $ 82.00 A NIGHT!!! What a bargain! Think I’ll stick to the state parks…

What do you want your day at Lake Tahoe to be? Do you like crowds? Do you like to be alone and still? Zephyr Cove can deliver both, and it’s all about how you choose.
If you decide to go on a Saturday or Sunday during the summer you will be far from alone. On certain holidays the place will be sold out, and folks will be parking on Highway 50 and Warrior Way, the road up to George Whittell High School. When these conditions exist it’s simply best to stay away.
If you go mid-​week in the late afternoon or early evening, you’ll practically own the place. This is when my family goes.
Things to know:
1) They charge you $ 8 to park your car.
2) They have restrooms with flush toilets that are maintained, but you know how this can go during a peak time.
3) Near the main entrance they’ve got a bar that is infamous for their Mai-Tai’s, not that I’ve ever had one, well not since my last visit.
4) You are in nature, and some of the local squirrels are very familiar with people.
5) There is a nice path that will go north away from the volleyball and dock area. This is worth exploring.
6) Sunsets here are spectacular, but keep it a secret.
7) North of the dock area there are very nice picnic areas, complete with grills and effective spots to put your hot charcoal when you’re done grilling.
8) There are volleyball courts that are very popular, especially if you like a good workout at higher elevation.
9) This is a popular spot for weddings, and so don’t be surprised if you bump into one, or two, on any given Saturday.
10) This is the home to one of the paddle boats working Lake Tahoe, and so you’ll see it come and go on a regular schedule. This does increase the demand for parking, but most of these folks grab the first spot they see. Usually there is a plethora of parking north of these first spots.
In short, this is a great spot for a family picnic, a peaceful afternoon, or a large and rowdy party. Arriving in the afternoon, even on a Saturday or Sunday, is a good idea, as the day crowd is typically checking out.
This is one of the many spectacular beaches that surrounds Lake Tahoe, and you really can’t go wrong here, but be sure to consider the day and time of arrival.

RV Camping Spot was great. Staff was very patient and helpful we changed our spot three times. Thank you so much.
Traffic a little noisy but we were walking distance from all the activities. Traffic calms in the evenings.
Restaurant food is great I had the BYO Angus Burger hmmmmm!
No dogs allow on Restaurant patios and beach is a bummer!
Fortunately the other-​side of pier dogs are fine. And there are other areas.

For those who want a camping experience in the woods without leaving the comfort of civilization, this resort is the place for you.
Zephyr Cove Walk-​In Campgrounds offers campsites that each have their own barbecue, fire-​ring, picnic table, and bear locker. While restrooms and FREE hot showers are within walking distance of every campsite, the cleanliness of both are questionable, but that’s expected. I’d compare it to your local gym showers, if anything.
At $ 33/​night per campsite, it’s an affordable price for the location. However, if you’re expecting seclusion from other campers, you might be out of luck. The best campsite that offers that is campsite 57. (Unfortunately you won’t be able to select which campsite you want.) Other than that, the majority of campsites are close to one another and the worst part is that they’re all located on a steep hill, so getting to your site requires strong calves and endurance. All campsites vary in sizes and many aren’t leveled. So tents could be on a slope.
Also many reviewers have complained about noise, but I felt most campers were respectful and kind to one another. It lists that each site can only have 6 occupants, but no one checks. There’s a rule that fires are to be put out by 10pm too, but I saw some campfires (mine included) that were stoking well beyond 12AM.
Parking is also a challenge, but not impossible as most reviews have suggested. At worst, you’ll have to be creative with your parking, creating spots out of space. Loading assistance is available so if you see a golf cart driving around, flag them over and they’ll happily drive your camp gear to your site. Due to campground policy, they’re unable to drive you personally to your campsite.
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Conclusion: 3.5 Stars. Located across the street from the beach, a general store and 3 miles down the road from a 24 hour supermarket, you’ll have easy access to all that you need to have a fun-​filled weekend. Certainly not THE best campsite in existence, but conveniently affordable where breathtaking views are within reach.
Extra Notes:
–Reserve online and accepts all credit cards
–Employees are friendly, but mildly slow
–Restrooms have toilet paper and toilet seat covers. I would suggest to bring some of your own, JUST incase they run out.
–Showers have hooks to hang clothes – also they’re free and offer hot water
–There’s many trashcans and water pumps dispersed within the camp to promote cleanliness
–FREE WIFI available but it ONLY works at the check in lobby OR across the street at the Zephyr Cove restaurant. It’s nonexistent in campgrounds
–Phone service is still available, I could freely text and make phone calls. My group had AT&T, TMOBILE, and Verizon, with Tmobile having the worst of it all.
–Restrooms could be cleaner

I was shock went to the beach to take my 4 grandkids. I have never in my life seen so many drunk and kids doing drugs in the open on the beach and in the water. One boy was so drunk he fell to the ground with his bottle of VO in his hands. This wasn’t one group of people it was all around us, with different ages and different people. And to add to this they got into there cars, one young man fell out of his truck he was so wasted. God help them if they kill anyone.
Don’t bring your children to this beach its not beach friendly for kids or for normal adults.

Stayed at walk-​in campground.
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reasonably priced (~30/​night; I’d pay more for -‘s to be addressed)
close to developed civilization (24 hour grocery, coffee, restaurants, etc) right off Hwy 50
hot showers
wifi in lodge lobby (open 8am-​9pm) is 15mpbs
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close to developed civilzation
very noisy neighbors well after quiet hours at 10pm
no parking on weekends from 10am-​5pm or so
no grey water disposal (people dump into water runoff below potable water pump; Keep Tahoe Blue-​ish:)
most sites not close to level
most site a fair uphill hike (0.25 miles, 100 – 200 ft vertical) from where cars must be parked
from 6am-​11pm lots of noise from Hwy 50 which is ~0.5 mile away from furthest camp site
watch out for the Sunday mess of cars double parked and cars parked in non-​spots near walkway to campground entrance.
I wouldn’t stay here again. Not close to my cup of tea. I would wish this place on a medium-​bad enemy of mine (because my worst enemy deserves much worse). From what I saw, if you have a large group, whether you have an RV or car-​camp, and hot showers, easy lake access, and quick access to 24 hour supermarket are a must, you may enjoy it here. Oh, and they apparently have a night club across the Hwy on the beach. Um, no…
Advice to management: create marked spots for load-​in/​out of the walk-​in campground, enforce # of cars by reviewing parking permits on cars more frequently, make sure all water faucets in campground bathrooms are operational, provide wheel barrows for guests to load-​in/​out of campground.
p. s. not a big deal to me, but no wifi in campground and poor/​no tmobile cell signal.

Loved being here! We stayed in a cabin here. It was so awesome…
Clean, nice and tidy room, parking adjacent to cabin, so close to the beach. We enjoyed every minute of our stay here!
Such calm and serene mornings, peaceful evenings. We will definitely come back here.

Ok ich denke diesen Platz, würde ein schön Platz zu bleiben.
Es ist auf dem Lake Tahoe in einer sehr malerischen kleinen Bucht mit einer großen Ansicht von den Bergen gelegen. Es gibt ein altes Dampffährschiff, das in der kleinen Bucht eindockt ist und hat regelmäßiger Überfahrt auf die andere Seite (Kontrolle-​Website), Die haben, was aussieht wie Holzjagdhäuser zu mieten, und Sie können auch jetbikes und andere Spielsachen mieten sie haben einen süßen kleinen Strand und einen Busdienst, der Sie in den South Lake Tahoe und andere Bestimmungsörter verbindet. (für mehr Info die Website überprüfen).
Wir gingen nur zum Restaurant, wo wir eine awesome Mahlzeit hatten (amerikanische Überspitztheit), die Mahlzeit war gut aber, und es gab viel davon.
Ich konnte einen guten Espresso und Cappuccino bekommen (das ist schwierige wie Sie Denken in USA).
Der Dienst war freundlich, und sie hatten einen offenen Kamin, der ein warmer nett war.