Kids & Family

Camp Shelley Registration Opens Soon

Livermore and Tri-Valley residents are blessed with an affordable campsite on the shores of Lake Tahoe, managed by LARPD.

Camp Shelley features 25 campsites, 25 parking spaces, a picnic table, fit pit with a grill, a bear-proof food locker, and a flat area for tents.
Camp Shelley features 25 campsites, 25 parking spaces, a picnic table, fit pit with a grill, a bear-proof food locker, and a flat area for tents. (LARPD)

LIVERMORE, CA — If you'd love an affordable summer by the lake, you're in luck. Livermore residents get special pricing on Camp Shelley, a beautiful campsite in a pine forest near Lake Tahoe run by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District.

Camp Shelley features 25 campsites, 25 parking spaces, a picnic table, fit pit with a grill, a bear-proof food locker, and a flat area for tents. Several camp sites can accommodate tent trailers or motor homes, while others can accommodate vehicles or trailers 24 feet long and 10 feet high.

A newly constructed restroom facility available to all campers offers flush toilets, hot showers, and mobility-friendly access. A few campsites have been designed to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. Each campsite can accommodate up to eight people and one car. Additional cars cost an additional $10 per night.

Nearby, guests can enjoy an outdoor paradise offering hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. The campground also offers volleyball, horseshoes, ping pong, and a paved campground loop for bikes.

LARPD is also hosting multiple teen camps throughout the summer. See here for more information.

Reservations for Camp Shelly will open on the following dates starting at 9am:

  • ADA Reservations: Monday, April 14 at 9 am
  • Livermore Residents: Thursday, April 17 at 9 am
  • General Public: Monday, April 28 at 9 am

Campsite Pricing:

  • Livermore Residents (Mon-Thu): $55/night
  • Livermore Residents (Fri-Sun): $60/night
  • Non-Residents (Mon-Thu): $62/night
  • Non-Residents (Fri-Sun): $67/night

To reserve a spot, call 925-373-5700, or email registration@larpd.org. See here for more information.


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