About Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
Number of accommodations: 84
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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General Store
On Site Services
- General Store
- Restaurant
Water Access
- Marina
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Reviews (172)
What Guests Are Saying
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort is an ideal spot for beginner campers and families, offering convenient amenities such as hot showers, clean bathrooms, a general store, and nearby beach access. Guests appreciate the clean facilities and spacious campsites, making it a great choice for outdoor fun. However, some concerns were raised about bear activity at night and issues with restroom maintenance, which could impact the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort is an ideal spot for beginner campers and families, offering convenient amenities such as hot showers, clean bathrooms, a general store, and nearby beach access. Guests appreciate the clean facilities and spacious campsites, making it a great choice for outdoor fun. However, some concerns were raised about bear activity at night and issues with restroom maintenance, which could impact the overall experience.
Review Summary
Nicole V
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: Willow Loop
Great location and love having the restaurant, coffee and ice cream shops nearby. The bathrooms and showers were pretty gross this year though
Doreen R
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
My rating is because I have faith that improvements can be made to this beautiful part of South Lake Tahoe. This tent only site was in a nice location but some camp sites were too close to the streets as I’d prefer. You can hear the cars zooming by all day and night if you get a site close to the street. The bathrooms and showers didn’t have vents so it was unpleasantly humid and stinky. They’d run out of toilet paper so bring your own! The drains were not working so the water was overflowing in the showers. The tokens would sometimes be eaten without water, some stalls didn’t provide hot or even warm water. You had to buy tokens at another campsite so make sure to get them in the mornings because when they close then you can’t get them. I would say all the staff were friendly and helpful. They told us about the shower problems and gave us extra coins in case they didn’t work. I say that I would stay here again only if these things were fixed.
Emmalyn N
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: Cedar Loop
This was the most expensive but worst campsite I have ever stayed at. Showers don’t work. No tree coverage. Bathrooms disgusting. Loud all night long (on a tuesday). Litter on campsite from previous campers. No on site staff. Bears on the grounds at night eating loads of food left out by campers. Must check in at a DIFFERENT camp which was never specified. Save yourself the frustration and money and camp at Fallen Leaf which is much more secluded, well kept, has helpful and kind staff, and has respectful campers!
Adam B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 81, Loop: Cedar Loop
the large family/group at the site next to me were loud well into the night. neighboring campers had to walk over and ask them to please quiet down. the group was large enough they asked to park one of their cars in my spot. BUT the worst part was they left ALL of there cooking pots, supplies, and food out on the picnic table all night, attracting a large bear which then woke up everyone all around between 2am and 4am. while this was happening the group never did anything to scare the bear away or clean up their stuff to prevent it from coming back. so no one got any sleep because of this.
PLEASE LISTEN TO THE RANGERS AND RESPECT THE RULES AND YOUR FELLOW CAMPERS.
Emmalyn N
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: Cedar Loop
This was the most expensive but worst campsite I have ever stayed at. Showers don’t work. No tree coverage. Bathrooms disgusting. Loud all night long (on a tuesday). Litter on campsite from previous campers. No on site staff. Bears on the grounds at night eating loads of food left out by campers. Must check in at a DIFFERENT camp which was never specified. Save yourself the frustration and money and camp at Fallen Leaf which is much more secluded, well kept, has helpful and kind staff, and has respectful campers!
Adam B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 81, Loop: Cedar Loop
the large family/group at the site next to me were loud well into the night. neighboring campers had to walk over and ask them to please quiet down. the group was large enough they asked to park one of their cars in my spot. BUT the worst part was they left ALL of there cooking pots, supplies, and food out on the picnic table all night, attracting a large bear which then woke up everyone all around between 2am and 4am. while this was happening the group never did anything to scare the bear away or clean up their stuff to prevent it from coming back. so no one got any sleep because of this.
PLEASE LISTEN TO THE RANGERS AND RESPECT THE RULES AND YOUR FELLOW CAMPERS.
Emmalyn N
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: Cedar Loop
This was the most expensive but worst campsite I have ever stayed at. Showers don’t work. No tree coverage. Bathrooms disgusting. Loud all night long (on a tuesday). Litter on campsite from previous campers. No on site staff. Bears on the grounds at night eating loads of food left out by campers. Must check in at a DIFFERENT camp which was never specified. Save yourself the frustration and money and camp at Fallen Leaf which is much more secluded, well kept, has helpful and kind staff, and has respectful campers!
Adam B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 81, Loop: Cedar Loop
the large family/group at the site next to me were loud well into the night. neighboring campers had to walk over and ask them to please quiet down. the group was large enough they asked to park one of their cars in my spot. BUT the worst part was they left ALL of there cooking pots, supplies, and food out on the picnic table all night, attracting a large bear which then woke up everyone all around between 2am and 4am. while this was happening the group never did anything to scare the bear away or clean up their stuff to prevent it from coming back. so no one got any sleep because of this.
PLEASE LISTEN TO THE RANGERS AND RESPECT THE RULES AND YOUR FELLOW CAMPERS.
Megan C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: Cedar Loop
There was garbage all over our site, especially pieces of water balloons. I was grateful for the restrooms and showers but they were in filthy condition.
We had some extremely rude neighbors, they were asked to leave around 1 AM, thanks for that.
We did enjoy the short walk to the lake and ice cream.
Reine M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Willow Loop
Very peaceful campsite area not crowded like the several ones we drove past. Site 40 very close to the restroom. Several bear sightings especially at night please dont be afraid of them, it's natural and just keep your food where you're supposed to keep them. Cant wait to come back
Location Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
Address:
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
United States
Badger's Den Campground is located 3 miles south of Tahoe City, on California Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road).
From Sacramento, take U.S. Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe and proceed north past the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Highway 89 (the "Y"). Look for the Camp Richardson Resort sign on the right side of the Highway.
From North Shore (I-80, Reno, Truckee) take Highway 89 or U.S. Highway 50 to South Shore.
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort is accessible via California Highway 89, which runs south of Tahoe City. Additionally, U.S. Highway 50 provides access from South Lake Tahoe.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9344 / -120.041
Elevation: 1908 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-in takes place at the Kiosk at Eagle's Nest Campground.
- Check-in requires reservation holders to present ID.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Pets
- No pets are allowed except for service animals.
Site types & loops
- Only tent camping is allowed; RVs are not permitted.
Safety & rules
- Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 days per calendar year.
- Quiet time is enforced, but the specific hours are not provided.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food must be stored in provided lockers due to bear activity.
Site capacity
- Tent site capacity varies: Single (6 people, 2 tents, 1 vehicle), Double (12 people, 4 tents, 2 vehicles), Triple (18 people, 6 tents, 3 vehicles).
Fires & fuel
- Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings and must be supervised.
- Charcoal BBQs are prohibited in the campground and beach areas.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
