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    3.2 (96 reviews)
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    Bears! There are plenty of them. Don't leave dog food -- or any food -- out!
    Paul R.

    UPDATE: Now I understand all the negative reviews! I didn't even know the Tahoe and Sierra campground loops existed, but they changed my review substantially! Campsite loops Fawn, Middle Fawn and Lower Fawn still get 5 stars from me. Redwood is very nice as well. But, for the first time in a half dozen visits to Snowflower, we were directed to the Sierra or Tahoe loops. And although the sites are probably "ok," these two loops are VERY FAR from the lake!!! And for me, the lake and proximity to the lake are what make Snowflower. Note: Snowflower's resort map is not even close to scale and is highly misleading! Had we been camping with our dirt bikes the distant upper edge campsites might have been acceptable. But we came to kayak, let the dog swim and chill by the lake. So being forced to camp in the dusty middle of nowhere/BFE*, Sierra or Tahoe loops, we decided we were just going to leave instead. And, yeah, there's no refunds, but we saw no redeeming features to the BFE loops. We would have excepted the dollar loss and gone somewhere else. I guess that's the downside of the double edged sword of "first come, first served." So as we're headed out to leave, anticipating an argument trying to get a refund and debating whether it was even worth trying, we drove through the "booked solid" Fawn loops and found PLENTY of open sites! So although we couldn't get our favorite sites, at least we weren't out in the middle of nowhere! We salvaged our stay at Snowflower -- this time. It's my contention that Snowflower should entirely "uncouple" the Tahoe and Sierra loops -- and everything else they have so far from the actual resort. Make them an entirely separate entity. Book them apart from Snowflower because they're SO FAR REMOVED from lake, the pool or ANY of Snowflower's positive attributes. Or implement a reservation system, like they do for the cabins, and reserve specific campsites as well. I suspect the reason you can't book a specific site is because few would book the sites way up the hill. I'll only return to Snowflower -- formerly my favorite RV camping experience -- if I can get a guarantee we won't be relegated to BFE. But I'm afraid that guarantee will never come... *BFE: Slang. Google it.

    Our gorgeous spot next to the lake!
    Laurie G.

    We were at Thousand Trails snow flower in October 2024. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to our wishes. We had an exceptionally beautiful spot right at the lake. The scenery is fabulous! We would definitely visit there again!

    The lake

    This location of all trails location by far is the best100% the staff all greet you like you are welcome and that you are Family. Big smiles!!! Its quiet, the lake is clear, the fish are big, lots of ATV trails. Bathrooms are super clean, you feel like you are in the forest which you are. I am happy about Live music coming on SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!

    Tommy J.

    This is our first visit here. Some of our camping friends came up and asked us to join them. This is part of the 1000 trails membership. We have been with 1000 trails for 2 years. They can be awesome and cheap if you know how to use the memebership as well if you like to camp. This place is beautiful. The lake was full. Midweek and post-Covid not too packed. We had fun here and the customer service was a bit lacking but I think (hope it's due to Covid) We will definitely

    Rules for the pool
    Amber V.

    We booked a site with Snowflower via Thousand Trails but they are a first come, first served site even if you book a reservation which can be hectic now that camping season is upon us. We arrived and checked in, the front gate lady was a bit short and unfriendly but no big deal. The site map she gave us was a little confusing but we eventually were able to navigate it. The playground is just swings and the pool is closed for what seems indefinitely. Bathrooms were decent. Since about 90% of the people here are RV/trailer campers and they have their own bathrooms and showers in their rig the bathrooms were always empty. Showers are free and have decent lasting hot water which was nice to defrost from the freezing nighttime temps. They warned bears were an issue and to make sure all trash and food was secured. While there we did have 1 sighting of a bear but it was up by the entrance so not roaming through our site but I guess it does happen often. Lots of other reviews complained of dust and bugs...well duh you're outside in the woods. I will say the dust wasn't that bad. People driving by kicked up some dust but as long as they abided by the 5 mph speed limit it settled quickly. We didn't have an issue with mosquitos at all, but large ants...yes! The camp sites are small so it can be a pain if you have a larger camper and you are pretty close to your neighbors. This site was super quiet! They have a no loud sound rule after 10pm but it was dead silent by 8pm and everyone was in their campers already, it was odd as most places we've been have been lively with music and laughter with people around campfires. Overall it was a decent site and appeared well kept up. We would return once we get our camper, no more tent camping as it was just wayyyy too cold at night.

    The lake and beautiful scenery.
    Elecia S.

    Okay, let's start with the bad. When you check in they give you a map to find your area. The map is absolutely no help at all and signage throughout the camp grounds is almost non existent. We drove all over the camp grounds up and down the mountain to find the oak area, which is tent camping. There is a sign about 4 inches wide as you go into the oak section that says 4wheel drive suggested. One of my kids drove their own car which got stuck in the rock and gravel many times. It should say on website that you need to bring a 4wheel drive vehicle. It took 70 min from check in to make it to our site. The area we camp in was far from others which ment a whole bathroom area to ourselves. The bathroom was awesome and super clean with toilet sink and huge shower. To get to any activities from our camp site was a 8-12 min drive. The lake was warm and great for swimming. The pool is nice and clean and up kept well. Great time except trying to find camp.

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    Goose Lake Campground - Goose Lake

    Goose Lake Campground

    4.4(5 reviews)
    24.7 mi

    Goose Lake campground is a small Forest Service campground located on the Gold Lake Highway just…read moresouth of the more well-known Gold Lake campground. It is often simply used as overflow for the latter. However, although much smaller than Gold Lake, it is no less beautiful, and the lack of motorized watercraft give it a quieter, more serene appearance. Not camping at the time, we were simply looking for a nice lake to have a picnic by that was accessible by car. In the Lakes Basin area, in spite of what everyone says, this is no mean feat. The forest service seems to assume that the great majority of users have four-wheel-drive vehicles anyway, so no sense wasting money fixing the multitude of hazardous potholes on seemingly every access road. At this campground, we took one look at the dirt campground road and its giant potholes, and aborted an attempt to drive in. Fortunately, off the highway just south of the entrance is a large dirt area to park, fairly devoid of holes, that had a walk-in path to the campground and the lake. Goose Lake is a short walk from that parking area, and if you don't mind sitting on a rock, there is an abundance of beautiful areas to have lunch by and enjoy the water. Even if you only have a short amount of time, Goose Lake is worth a visit. The campground is small, with only 13 spots, and was quite quiet during our midday visit. The big disadvantage to this campground: no water. You would probably need to make visits to nearby Gold Lake and refill water supplies. The vault toilet was clean and relatively odor free. The daily camping fee is only $10, and does not take reservations. To reach the campground, go south on Highway 89 from Graeagle for 2 miles, then proceed south for 12 miles on the Gold Lake Highway. Definitely a four star for day use, but potholes and the lack of water knocks it down a star for camping...

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    Sierra Skies Rv Park - Our setup in spot #8.

    Sierra Skies Rv Park

    4.4(38 reviews)
    17.2 mi

    Sierra Skies RV Park is truly a hidden gem. Located in the tiny town of Sierra City, it's a small…read morepark with friendly camp hosts and well-shaded spots. The bathroom and showers are really nice. A short downhill hike takes you to a beautiful swimming hole along the Yuba River. Two adorable tent spots overlook the river. In late June, the temps were warm but comfortable during the day, and cooler in the evening and morning. The spaces are pretty close together, which was perfectly fine with our courteous neighbors. Your driving and reversing skills need to be strong, there is not a lot of room for error with some of the tighter spaces. They have a nice area as the designated dog potty place, dogs are expected to stay on leash and behave appropriately. We didn't have any problems and there isn't a big list of overly strict rules, but we did feel that the camp hosts would be helpful and put a quick stop to any misbehavior in the park. Across the road from the park is the Sierra Country Store where you'll find basic grocery items and an amazing deli counter with sandwiches, burgers, and milkshakes. We heard great things about the nearby Red Moose Cafe from our hosts and several neighbors, but we didn't make it in this trip. We'll definitely stay again and look forward to exploring more!

    My little family finally got to visit this weekend, and it was perfect!…read more This place is gorgeous and serene. The landscape is picturesque but specifically the RV park is well maintained, clean, and modern. We enjoyed our early Autumn vacation and my baby had so much fun exploring, she even found little tadpoles in a very shallow part of the pool I can't wait to return in Spring with the new budding greenery

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    Sierra Skies Rv Park - Gold! We learned to pan for gold at the campground. No formal lessons or anything like that; just friends helping friends.

    Gold! We learned to pan for gold at the campground. No formal lessons or anything like that; just friends helping friends.

    Sierra Skies Rv Park - One of the tent spots.

    One of the tent spots.

    Sierra Skies Rv Park - Bathrooms were cute, clean, and had great water pressure in the showers!

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    Bathrooms were cute, clean, and had great water pressure in the showers!

    Sugar Pine Point State Park

    Sugar Pine Point State Park

    4.4(98 reviews)
    31.6 mi

    Wonderful state park. I'm so glad I came here. I almost decided to skip this place but I was coming…read morefrom Emerald Bay viewpoint and it was on the way. $10 for entrance fee for the whole day was not bad. They have a parking lot and you can just bring all your stuff and walk over. We saw families with floaties and swimming stuff. There is a mansion that looks out into the water. I think it's a museum but it was closed by the time we got there. There is also a lot of grass and picnic benches to sit at. There is a huge dock that people can fish and swim at. There was even a ladder for people to climb back up or down from the dock to swim. I decided to dip my feet in the water off the shore and it was very rocky. Not much sand so definitely wear water shoes. They hold events and weddings here too. We saw on TikTok that there was a railroad that goes into the water. We walked toward it and found it was a boat launch. We saw the track in the evening so the picture wasn't as pretty compared to the videos we saw during the day time. The water is very blue and pretty. Very calming. The best part was as we heading out we saw a black bear roaming around the premises. It was my first time seeing a bear in person so we had to take pictures and videos. We saw the bear was tagged. We heard from some campers that she (assuming the bear is a girl) was walking around the campsite as well. That was the highlight of my day.

    Hiked to the beach with my family and loved that it wasn't very crowded. Most people who were at…read morethis beach came on a boat. Very gorgeous view with clear water and is fairly quiet. We had a relaxing time walking along the shore. It also had a unique spot with rail tracks going into the water which I recommend checking out.

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    Sugar Pine Point State Park - Tahoe Gal passing by the girls, on her way back to Tahoe City.

    Tahoe Gal passing by the girls, on her way back to Tahoe City.

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