Big Reservoir Campground
Alta, California · 4,055 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: USDA Forest Service
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,055 ft (1,236 m)4,055 ft1,236 m
Loops1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Big Reservoir Campground is adjacent to a privately operated lake and associated Morning Star Campground consisting of an additional 100 campsites. Use of the lake and associated facilities at Morning Star are subject to a $25.00 fee not associated with your reserved campsites at Big Reservoir Campground. Please contact the campground office at (530) 346-3028.
Facilities
Big Reservoir offers vault toilets and drinking water. Each Campsite has one table and a fire ring with cooking grille. Camp supplies like firewood are available at the adjacent Morning Star Campground Office.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites, and Wikimedia Commons & Wikidata — Campground and Park Photos · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Big Reservoir Campground: FCC map Sep 2026
Weather
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- ThuMainly clear67°65°
- FriClear sky68°67°
- SatClear sky, 1% chance of rain71°68°
- SunClear sky72°67°
- MonPartly cloudy67°63°
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Location and contact
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