It isn’t easy (or cheap) to claim a spot along Tahoe’s glorious west shore. But here you can swim and sunbathe at Lester Beach, marvel at Balancing Rock, or simply ogle Tahoe’s famously blue waters. Insider tip: Reserve ahead to nab beachside ($35; sites 141–165).
Source: http://www.sunset.com/travel/california/best-campgrounds-california-00400000044084/