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    3.7 (81 reviews)
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    Megan S.

    Excellent place to camp! Camp is right on river. Lots of trees and grass. Quieter place on river too - so good for children. Like most campgrounds on the River, the camp spots can be close together but they have done a nice job creating privacy with landscape. (Rocks, trees) Restrooms and showers were clean. Little store and cafe has everything you could need if you forget something. I definitely will be bringing the family back here. Great place.

    Best camp accommodations at the river, Camp Lotus!

    Best accommodations at the river, no doubt! Campground owner is the best! He opened up his home (campground) for us when we were in desperate need and for that we are forever grateful. God Bless you, Campground owner!

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    Shellu L.

    This has always been a great place to spend our hot summer days, sitting on the river relaxing for hours as if time did not exist.

    John L.

    Awesome place to spend a weekend.  Things to know: 1) Very central for rafting.  Many of the rafting companies operate nearby or even in the campground.  2) The owners are very serious about the quiet times and no dog policies.  They patrol and make sure things get quiet at 10pm. 3) Tons of 20-something outdoor enthusiasts.  They can be loud, roudy, and fun if you expect it.  They can also be inconsiderate.  4)  There are lots of families too...know what to expect. 5) lots of camping right on the river - puck your spots carefully and call the office for advice. 6) the store is actually a pretty good deal considering there is nothing nearby.  Don't be afraid to go in and use the deli or get ice.

    Infodiva B.

    I drive an SUV. Imagine my suprise when I arrived with my carpool, and I had to squeeze in between two trucks just to un-load. This was noon on a Saturday. I was lucky, at least I was able to park. Others were not so lucky. I stayed in the same spot until Sunday. Anytime I went to get something from my car, I was eyed like I was leaving. They need to landscape a new parking situation. I pitched a tent with no tarp underneath. I found the camp lots bumpy and over run with potholes. They were also confusing. There are no pathways so I walked through another campsite many times before I was admonished. I liked the cleanliness and availability of the restrooms and bathing facilities. Many times showers, commodes, and basins are nightmares. The location of the facilities are along a path and up stairs. Warning Do Not Drink Beer or Partake in Drinking Games to all hours of the night if you do not want to HIKE to the bathroom to relieve yourself! There are BBQ pits and picnic tables. The rates and other amenities are excellent. I loved the quiet. I was here with some legal professionals to white water raft down The South Fork of the American River.

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    Great staff! This place was not difficult to find and the staff was very nice. Easy to park and a great trip!

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    October 2017: I wasn't aware of PiPi Campround's existence not until, my first born daughter, Joy…read moretook me camping reserving a campsite not too far from the Cosumes River. The entire Federal Campground consists of spacious campsites intermingled underneath massive canopies of sugar pines, Cedar of Lebanon, and other deciduous trees: The Cosumes River softly babbles, emitting soothing water sounds in the not too far distance from our campsite which evokes a sense of calmness, peacefulness, and exuding a meditative quality not too many campgrounds comparatively possesses especially, CA State's Folsom Lake's Beals, Peninsula, Donner Lake, and Lake Tahoe Campgrounds which are disappointingly raucous, obnoxiously loud music blaring from portable boom boxes, and egregiously inconsiderate with the utmost abandon, people partying all night. Sad. Despite the fact the CA State Parks has its incessant noise pollution, PiPi Campground is directly the opposite: It's so quiet, you can hear your heart and blood pulsating, you can hear insects buzzing and whirring by you, you can hear the soft breeze echoing surrounding the PiPi Campground while the deciduous trees offers wafting fresh, sweet pine scents lulling you into the deepest REM dreamland possible . . . This IS PiPi Campground: Solitude where you can hear yourself think in peace.

    Stayed here 6/25 in site 21. Nice camp grounds. The pot holes on the road in are very big so it…read moretakes a long time to drive the last 5 miles. The trash dumpsters were full when we got there and were over full when we left. For having valt toilets they were clean. We will go back again.

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    One of the most underrated spots on Lake Tahoe!! A great place to spend the day , natural shade…read morefrom the trees in the grassy area , swimming and soaking up the sun on the dock and incredible lake and mountain scenery from everywhere. If you bring a kayak or paddle board you can paddle just south towards Meeks Bay and tuck yourself into a number of smallish beaches if you want some privacy. When we have a weak winter and the lake level drops , you will have a very small 6-8 foot deep sandy beach area but we haven't had that for quite a few years. So the only thing you don't really get here is a big sandy beach but you do get a fantastic stretch of beautiful lake tahoe in a park like atmosphere with towering trees !!! Not too shabby!

    Located on the West end of Lake Tahoe. Short walking distance to the lake on the other side of…read morehighway 89. Park is known for the presence of black bears. Did not encounter any! Come to think about it, probably was overly cautious having bear spray within reach. Visitors must comply to safety rules and prevention. Supposedly fragrant items (e.g. soap, shampoo, etc.) are highly attractive to bears. Our assigned site (number 76) sits at the beginning of the loop. Surrounded by neighbors on all sides except one. Nearest restroom and dumpster is just two sites away. Potable water is accessible in front of site 78. Bear storage are included at each site along with a picnic table and a fire ring. Camp host will make frequent runs around the loop with firewood available for purchase. There is a presence of carpenter ants but was not a nuisance. Experienced hot mid days and warm nights in the month of early August. Ideal and convenient for those looking to visit various parts of Lake Tahoe and even neighboring city of Reno.

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