LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s Youth Backcountry Camps return this summer, offering youth, ages 12-17, a chance to build outdoor skills, confidence, and stewardship through immersive backcountry experiences on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Camps are led by experienced instructors and focus on teamwork, self-reliance, and connecting with the landscapes that make the Tahoe Basin special. 

2026 Public Camp Dates:

  • June 24–27 (ages 12–14)
  • July 10–13 (ages 14–17) 
  • July 28–31 (ages 12–14) 
  • August 3–6 (ages 14–17)

Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00 am (PT). Space is limited and camps often fill quickly.