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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Sterling Lake Campground

Kingvale, California · 7,014 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

Wildfire 30 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained

At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$15Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites
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Hookups
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Elevation
7,014 ft2,138 m
Pets
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Big rigs
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Land
Tahoe National Forest

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About

Sterling Lake Campground is adjacent to Sterling Lake. Campground is located on a steep, winding road and supplies must be hiked in a short distance (approx. 400 feet) after parking your car.

Fees: Overnight Use:

From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Sterling Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny61°44°
  • ThuSunny61°44°
  • FriSunny66°43°
  • SatSunny61°42°
  • SunSunny57°39°

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5 OpenStreetMap entries in Kingvale share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.35361, -120.49336
(530) 587-3558
Campground website
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Kingvale

Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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