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Zephyr Cove Resort
Campground · Douglas County · Nevada
Are dogs allowed at Zephyr Cove Resort?
Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site; $20 per night. Dogs are not allowed in the Airstreams, the Zephyr Cove Lodge, at the marina and beach, or on Lake Tahoe cruise boats. Never leave a dog tied up alone or unattended.
- Pet fee
- $20 per night
- Pets per site
- Up to 2
- Leaving your dog alone
- Not allowed
4.3 On US-50 at mile 4.3, at the highway. See every dog stop on US-50.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] USDA Forest Service | October 28, 2026 |
| Where dogs may go | The cabins, the campgrounds and the RV park | [3] Zephyr Cove Resort | October 28, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Dogs are not allowed in the Airstreams, the Zephyr Cove Lodge, at the marina and beach, or on Lake Tahoe cruise boats. Never leave a dog tied up alone or unattended. | [4] Zephyr Cove Resort | October 28, 2026 |
| Leash | Requiredagency-wide rule | [2] Electronic Code of Federal Regulations | October 28, 2026 |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feetagency-wide rule | [2] Electronic Code of Federal Regulations | October 28, 2026 |
| Pets per site | Up to 2In a cabin; the policy sets no number for campsites. | [3] Zephyr Cove Resort | October 28, 2026 |
| Pet fee | $20 per nightThe resort charges a non-refundable $20 a night pet fee in the cabins, campgrounds and RV park; its policy does not say whether that is per pet. Excessive cleaning costs extra. | [3] Zephyr Cove Resort | October 28, 2026 |
| Leaving your dog alone | Not allowed | [4] Zephyr Cove Resort | October 28, 2026 |
| Breed restrictions | Not stated by the source |
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Rules to know
- Dogs must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical control.
- No animals in swimming areas. Service animals are exempt.
Source: [2] Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, checked October 28, 2026
Location
Address not listed by the source. · Douglas County · Nevada · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Sources
- Zephyr Cove Resort: Forest Service recreation listing (apps.fs.usda.gov), USDA Forest Service. Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
Pets are not permitted on the beach.
- 36 CFR 261.16: Developed recreation sites (ecfr.gov), Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
Bringing in or possessing an animal, other than a service animal, unless it is crated, caged, or upon a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control.
- Pet Policy at Zephyr Cove (zephyrcove.com), Zephyr Cove Resort. Official website, checked October 28, 2026.
Pets are allowed in cabins with a required $20/night pet fee (non-refundable). Additional excessive cleaning fees will apply when needed. 2 pet maximum per cabin. Pets are allowed at the campgrounds and RV park with a required $20/night pet fee (non-refundable), but not in the Airstreams.
- Pet Policy at Zephyr Cove (zephyrcove.com), Zephyr Cove Resort. Official website, checked October 28, 2026.
Pets are prohibited in the Zephyr Cove Lodge. Pets are prohibited at Zephyr Cove Marina/Beach. Pets are prohibited on Lake Tahoe cruise vessels. Pets must always be leashed. Pets should never be left tied up alone outside or left unattended in the cabins, RV's or campgrounds.
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Zephyr Cove Resort: Yes, with restrictions: on a leash no longer than 6 feet; up to 2 pets per site; $20 per night. Dogs are not allowed in the Airstreams, the Zephyr Cove Lodge, at the marina and beach, or on Lake Tahoe cruise boats. Never leave a dog tied up alone or unattended. Source: USDA Forest Service, Zephyr Cove Resort, Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/zephyr-cove-resort/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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