Sterling Lake Campground offers tent camping adjacent to Sterling Lake in Tahoe National Forest at 7,000 feet elevation, with access via a steep, winding road requiring a short 400-foot hike to transport supplies after parking.

The campground features basic amenities including restrooms and picnic tables, with water activities including motorized and non-motorized boating, swimming, and a 10 mph speed limit for boats.

Note that potable water is not available on-site, supplies must be packed in, and the campground is currently closed for 2025; contact PG&E or the Forest Service for current operational status.