D.L Bliss Camping Opens June 16th
D.L. Bliss State Park , Lake Tahoe C, June 3, 2022 – D.L. Bliss State Park opened up day use activities on May 26th of 2022. Camping season will open on June 16th, 2022 with a few less resources. Two Loops are Closed because of water shortages in 2022.
Summer 2022 campground reservations for DL Bliss State Park available at ReserveCaliforniaâ„¢. A large-scale water infrastructure construction project had been planned for DL Bliss State Park this Summer. That project is now being re-scheduled for Summer 2023. Due to ongoing issues with the current outdated water system, campground reservations are available from June 15 – September 15, 2022 in West Ridge, East Ridge, and Beach Camp loops. Shower facilities will not be available.
DL Bliss Day Use will open May 26th for day use parking and day use facilities only.
FIRE BAN – Due to dry conditions and a finding of extreme fire danger: Charcoal fires are prohibited in all California State Parks Day Use Areas in the Sierra District.
During National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings, wood and charcoal fires are prohibited in all California State Parks Campgrounds and Day Use Areas in the Sierra District. These areas include Sugar Pine Point, DL Bliss, Emerald Bay, Kings Beach SRA, Tahoe SRA, and Donner Memorial State Parks. Updated 5/22/22
SUMMER
Day Use opens May 26, 2022. The day use parking areas at the beaches and at the Rubicon trailhead are extremely popular during the summer months and are often FULL by mid morning. We recommend arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon for best chances of finding a parking space. When the parking lots are full, day use vehicles will not be allowed into the park – No drop-offs/pick-ups, though pedestrians may walk the two mountainous miles to the beach.  Day use hours are sunrise to sunset. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or trails. Amplified music is only allowed with a permit. No charcoal BBQs. Thank you for your understanding.
Dogs at D.L. Bliss
Dogs are NOT allowed on the beaches, trails, or off-trail (including the bouldering areas). Dogs are not allowed on the Rubicon Trail. Dogs on a 6′ leash are allowed in the campgound and picnic areas, as well as on paved roads. Dogs may not be left unattended. Dog regulations are strictly enforced YEAR-ROUND. Please do not leave your dog in a vehicle and plan accordingly. Here are some boarding options if you are away from home.
Campground – 2022 Season
The campsite fee ($45 for Beach Camp and $35 for all others) includes one vehicle.  The max trailer length is 15′. The max motorhome length is 18′. This is a historic campground with small roads, small campsites and small parking pads. This campground does not have hook-ups, however, there is a dump station available for registered campers
Lake Tahoe is a popular destination and reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, go to reservecalifornia.com or call 800-444-7275 – Reservations may be made 6 months in advance of your arrival date.
Campers and day use visitors enjoy swimming or scuba diving in the crystal clear water of Lake Tahoe, picnicking, relaxing on the warm sand of Lester Beach or Calawee Cove. Lester Beach is a popular location to launch your kayak, paddleboard, or canoe, but keep in mind that trailers are not allowed in the day use parking lots.Â
Hiking at D.L. Bliss State Park
Balancing Rock Trail is the feature attraction of a short, half mile self-guided nature trail in the northwest section of D.L. Bliss State Park. The granite of this large rock began weathering more rapidly at the joint plane, an extensive horizontal crack that is easily seen at its “waist”.
The Rubicon Trail and Lighthouse trails provide for longer Lake Tahoe Shoreline excursions that will take hikers all the way out to Emerald bay from the park