usfsnational forest

Sterling Lake Campground

usfs · CA

  • dump station6.3 mi
  • fuel station3.8 mi

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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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    6.3 mi
  • fuel station

    Shell

    3.8 mi
  • propane

    7-Eleven

    15 mi
  • grocery

    Save Mart

    15 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    4.2 mi
  • trailhead

    Mossy Pond

    < 0.1 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    2.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Rattlesnake Creek

    1.3 mi

Forest road access near this stay: LAKE STERLING SPUR in Tahoe National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.