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Luther Pass Campground

Luther Pass Campground is a free, primitive backcountry campground located on Highway 89 approximately 16 miles south of South Lake Tahoe at 7,000 feet elevation, offering 11 first-come, first-served dispersed tent sites with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables.

The campground provides excellent access to the Tahoe Rim Trail via the nearby Big Meadow Trailhead and Big Meadow Creek for water, though no potable water is available and sites fill quickly during peak season.

Note that the steep, challenging access road is unsuitable for RVs or trailers, and enhanced fire restrictions frequently prohibit campfires.


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