Lake Tahoe & Yosemite
Things we love on this route:
Wander the streets - and hills! - of San Francisco, making your way from Pier 39 to Dolores Park
Rent a kayak or a boat to explore the deep blue water of Lake Tahoe
Hike along the shores of Emerald Bay for stunning views
Take in the best views of Yosemite at Tunnel Mountain overlook or Glacier Point
Watch rock climbers take on the massive, granite cliffs of El Capitan - or try it yourself!
Go wine tasting in an up-and-coming California wine region
Trip Details
Duration: 9 nights
Starting/Ending City: San Francisco
Pricing varies. Please see Pricing Page for more info.
Overview
Kick off your trip in San Francisco, where you can wander the many eclectic neighborhoods before picking up your RV. Your drive takes you through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and into Truckee, a charming mountain town with a historic downtown that makes you feel like you are in the old-West. Drive along the Truckee River to Tahoe City and spend your days on the shores of Lake Tahoe before heading south to Yosemite. Enjoy the huge granite walls, endless hiking, and giant sequoias. Stop in the lesser-known wine town of Lodi and get a few tastings in before returning to San Francisco to drop off your RV and fly home.
Lake Tahoe & Yosemite Suggested RV Itinerary
San Francisco - 1 night
You’ll be welcomed to California by the City by the Bay with the infamous fog and popular destinations like Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Lombard Street and Telegraph Hill.
Truckee - 1 night
A charming, old railroad town set in the Sierras, this is the perfect gateway to the Tahoe area. Fish the Truckee River, stroll the streets of Historic Downtown, and take a hike for views of Donner Lake.
Lake Tahoe - 3 nights
Outdoor activities are endless in the Tahoe area, whether it’s on land or on water. Take a hike along the shores of Emerald Bay, with stunning views of the lake, or rent a boat for the day and be surrounded by mountains while you swim in the clear, blue water.
Yosemite NP - 3 nights
Sheer, granite cliffs, ancient sequoia trees, waterfalls and endless wilderness are just waiting to be explored. Choose from the many hikes and bike rides, or try climbing and bouldering... this is an outdoor adventurer’s playground.
Lodi - 1 night
You may be surprised to learn that this lesser-known, up-and-coming wine region may be the home to some of your favorite California wines!
When you’ve tasted all you can, return to San Francisco, drop off your RV and head home.