Welcome to the Nevada State 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe!
Lake Tahoe is a unique and magnificent treasure. Its diverse forest, meadow and beach ecosystems provide an unparalleled opportunity for outdoor environmental education, recreation, inspiration and relaxation.
Our 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe sits under a canopy of gentle Jeffrey pines. Facilities include rustic sleeping cabins, a 166-person dining hall and covered outdoor eating area, and separate women's and men's restrooms. The Camp's private sandy beachfront and its pier, basketball court, horseshoe pits, lawn areas, gaga pit, 150-person scenic amphitheater with stage, and 150-person campfire area offer leisure activities such as volleyball, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and more.
You too can enjoy lakeshore 4-H Camp experiences by renting our spectacular 32-acre facility to host youth and adult camps, conferences, educational programs, retreats, and more. We offer day-use (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and overnight rentals year-round. Rentals include equipment and supplies such as life jackets. Well-balanced breakfasts, lunches and dinners are available at very reasonable prices.
We're looking for Camp alumni
Did you go to Nevada 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe? Were you a 4-H'er, or did you attend camp during a group outing or with another educational program? Were you a staff member during one of the camping seasons? If so, that makes you an alumnus of 4-H Camp! We'd like to invite you to alumni events at the Camp. Join us and enjoy the gatherings, rekindle your Camp ties, and share memories with your family and friends. If you want us to add your name to the 4-H Camp alumni list, please let us know by emailing us or by completing this questionnaire.
Camp information
- Ten Rustic Cabins are available, five boys' cabins and five girls' cabins. Each includes bunk beds and lodges for 10-16 campers. Available to sleepers in these cabins are separate boys' and girls' bathroom and shower facilities with electrical outlets.
- The two-story, environmentally friendly Green Cabin has four rooms with bunk beds in each. This cabin sleeps 14 per room.
- The Lyon Cabin has two separate sleeping rooms with bunk beds in each. It sleeps 12 per room. This cabin features indoor showers and restrooms.
- The Director's Cabin, which sleeps four, is provided for staff members, medical support, etc. It features extra-long twin beds, an indoor shower and a restroom.
Camp amenities, rules and policies
- All sleeping cabins and restrooms are accessible to people with disabilities.
- All beds are sturdy bunks with washable mattresses. Campers must provide their own linens or sleeping bags.
- Well-balanced breakfasts, lunches and dinners are available at very reasonable prices. Foodservice purchase is required for each rental reservation. Use of the kitchen facility is NOT available.
- To use the beach, the renter must provide at least one certified lifeguard per 25 campers.
- No portable space heaters are allowed in any buildings at 4-H Camp.
Camp rentals | Overnight use
Summer season (June – September)
Camp capacity for the summer season is 250 persons; a 50-person minimum applies to rentals during this time of year.
Off season (October – May)
Camp capacity for the off-season is 125 persons; a 35-person minimum applies to rentals during this time of year.
Cost | Overnight use
The following is the fee schedule for lodging only for the 2027 camping season as determined by the Nevada State 4-H Camp Advisory Council in July 2026. Fees are subject to change.
| Renters |
Campers |
Rate |
| Nevada 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) youth |
Youth ages 0 - 18 |
$12.50 per night per person |
| Non-profit programs for youth (including all University of Nevada, Reno and/or Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) youth programs, as well as out-of-state 4-H and FFA youth programs) |
Youth ages 0 - 18 |
$27 per night per person |
| Non-profit programs for adults (including all University of Nevada, Reno and/or NSHE adult programs, as well as out-of-state 4-H and FFA adult programs) |
Adults ages 19+ |
$35 per night per person |
| For-profit programs for youth |
Youth ages 0 - 18 |
$35 per night per person |
| For-profit programs for adults |
Adults ages 19+ |
$45 per night per person |
The following is the fee for day-use or overnight lodging only for wedding rentals as determined by the Nevada State 4-H Camp Advisory Council in July 2026. Fees are subject to change.
| Wedding rental type |
Rate |
| Wedding rental with day-use ONLY* |
$5,750 |
| Wedding rental with overnight use** |
$2,500 per night |
*This fee covers use of the facility from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for weddings and does NOT include overnight usage.
**This charge applies if the facility is reserved overnight, regardless of whether guests stay the night.
Camp rentals | Day use (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Groups may reserve the Camp's dining hall with an outdoor dining pavilion and restrooms, lawn areas, and a beach. To use the beach, groups must provide at least one certified lifeguard per 50 people. The sleeping cabins, outdoor bathroom and shower facilities, and kitchen facilities are NOT available for day-use rentals.
Cost | Day use
The cost for day-use rental for the 2027 camping season is $18 per person per day. The Nevada State 4-H Camp Advisory Council determined this cost. It is subject to change based on motions decreed by the Council.
