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Everything You Need to Know for Your VanWood Weekend

VanWood is built on community, adventure, and Kirkwood's stunning mountain backdrop. Here's your complete guide to getting here, setting up camp, and making the most of your Sierra Nevada weekend.

Getting to vanwood

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

1501 Kirkwood Meadows Drive

Kirkwood, CA 95646

 

 

Kirkwood sits 35 miles south of South Lake Tahoe and 90 miles from Reno, deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

 

The drive is part of the adventure, and once you arrive, you won't want to leave.

Directions:

 

From South Lake Tahoe: Follow Highway 89 South, then Highway 88 West to Kirkwood.

 

From Reno: Take Highway 395 South to Highway 88 West.

 

From Sacramento: Follow Highway 50 East to Highway 89 South, then Highway 88 West.Travel

 

Tip: Cell service gets spotty in the canyon. Download offline maps before heading out.

SECURE YOUR CAMP SITE

Select your campsite based on your vehicle dimensions and group size.

 

Each site includes a set number of wristbands, with options to add more campers (up to the maximum allowed).

 

 

 

Additional Camper Wristbands:

$50 each

 

Campsites are limited and sold first-come, first-served. If your choice site is not listed, it has been sold. 

L Travel Trailer/RV (20' x 50')

  • 6 campers included (10 max)

M Travel Trailer/RV (20' x 40')

  • 4 campers included (8 max)

Van or Truck Camper (20' x 30')

  • 4 campers included (6 max)

Tent w/Vehicle (16' x 40')

  • 2 campers included (4 max)

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