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, ping-pong tables, and 150-person scenic amphitheater with stage, and 150-person campfire area offer leisure activities like 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 kayaks, canoes and 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 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 five, is provided for staff members, medical support, etc. It features extra-long twin beds, an indoor shower, and a restroom.
Camp Rules & Policies
- To use the beach, the renter must provide at least one certified lifeguard per 25 campers.
- Campers must provide their own linens or sleeping bags.
- All beds are sturdy bunks with washable mattresses.
- All sleeping cabins and restrooms are accessible to people with disabilities.
- Well-balanced breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are available at very reasonable prices. Use of the kitchen facility is NOT available. Foodservice purchase is required for each rental reservation.
- 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 215 persons; a 50-person minimum applies to rentals during this time of year.
Off Season (October – May)
Camp capacity in the off-season is 125; 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 2026 camping season as determined by the Nevada State 4-H Camp Advisory Council in January 2025. Fees are subject to change based on motions decreed by the Council.
| Renters |
Campers |
Rate |
| Nevada 4-H and FFA |
Youth ages 0 - 18 |
$10.00/night/person |
| Non-profits (including all UNR and/or NSHE Youth Programs & Out-of-State 4-H and FFA Youth) |
Youth ages 0 - 18 |
$27.00/night/person |
| Non-profits (including all UNR and/or NSHE Adult Programs & Out-of-State 4-H and FFA Adults) |
Adults ages 19+ |
$32.00/night/person |
| For-profits |
Youth ages 0 - 18 |
$33.00/night/person |
| For-profits |
Adults ages 19+ |
$45.00/night/person |
| Weddings |
| Wedding ONLY* |
$5,250 |
| Wedding w/ Overnight** |
$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 2025 camping season is $18/person/day. The Nevada State 4-H Camp Advisory Council determined this cost. It is subject to change based on motions decreed by the Council.
