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About Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
Number of accommodations: 84
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Reviews (240)
What Guests Are Saying
Camp Richardson's Badgers Den offers a beautiful location with convenient access to the beach, restaurants, and activities, making it a cherished spot for many visitors. Most reviewers highlighted the cleanliness of the campgrounds and the friendliness of the staff, with some enjoying amenities like the ice cream shop and bike rentals. However, issues such as noise from fellow campers and inadequate bathroom supplies were noted, along with challenges related to bear safety and enforcement of quiet hours, suggesting room for improvement in management.
What Guests Are Saying
Camp Richardson's Badgers Den offers a beautiful location with convenient access to the beach, restaurants, and activities, making it a cherished spot for many visitors. Most reviewers highlighted the cleanliness of the campgrounds and the friendliness of the staff, with some enjoying amenities like the ice cream shop and bike rentals. However, issues such as noise from fellow campers and inadequate bathroom supplies were noted, along with challenges related to bear safety and enforcement of quiet hours, suggesting room for improvement in management.
Review Summary
Gina D
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
The proximity to the gorgeous beach and restaurants was great and we very much enjoyed the ice cream shop, however, if we ever stay here again we will be looking into cabins where we could potentially get better sleep, more privacy and a way to lock up our gear. Our campsite was very cramped and we were up against several very loud groups, one of which did not adhere to quiet hours. Unfortunately, the night patrol did not pick up on this group, but after talking to the front desk of the lodge, they did a few rounds the following night, which I was thankful for. Because there are bears in the campground at night, we were constantly woken by car alarms set off to scare them. I did see a bear at 2am on my way back from the bathrooms, but the moment it saw me, it fled. It was a comfort knowing the bear was afraid of humans and if people don't understand that Black Bears are not typically aggressive, I can see why some people were afraid. Needless to say, I would never leave deodorant/toothpaste in my tent- aside from food, obviously. In any case, we had a lot of trouble getting a good night's sleep. Also, someone unfortunately stole our Paddle Board, which made us very sad.
Uriel V
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: Aspen Loop
That place has it all—it’s spectacular, beautiful, and safe, and the people who work there are very friendly. I can also walk to the lakeshore from that favorite camping spot.
Myroslava M
VerifiedAugust 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: Aspen Loop
Overall a good experience. Short walk to the beach, hot showers, plenty of space in the camp-spots. There’s wifi at the mail hotel building and a nice gift short. As for cons, wish toilets were individual not stalls and thats its kinda noisy because of being along the main street. Lots of traffic. However, only 1 bear walked into the campground within our 2 nights there.
Ruslan K
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Willow Loop
there was a lot of noise from the nearby street
Mary T
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Aspen Loop
The site was very exposed, extremely loud campers and the quiet hours not enforced. Bears in area and horns going off all night. Showers use coins that you have to get at front office. Very inconvenient. Bathrooms were cleaned regularly which was a plus.
Wendy A
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
This campground is great. Bathrooms are decent. Showers are decent. My family had a great time here.
Patrick B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: Cedar Loop
Overall it's a pretty solid campsite although our spot was modestly challenged. To get the RV level, we had to park it on the far side of the site so we couldn't connect to the water (we used the showers in the bathroom and just filled our water tank before setting up so ended up not mattering). On the plus side, our starlink had 99.5% uptime.
The Richardson Resort is nice. You're a few minute walk from the beach. There's a general store, ice cream shop, coffee shop and a few other stores a minute walk away.
Pamela S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: Willow Loop
Really liked the site that I got. Close to restrooms. Security drove thru checking on us. Was a wonderful time.
Sean B
VerifiedAugust 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Aspen Loop
Got here very late so didn’t get to explore the campground much, but the campsite was large and accommodating, with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear locker. The area is very nice.
Andy A
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: Willow Loop
Spot and camping wise it was great. Wish others respected quiet time and had better etiquette for the public shared restroom. Overall great place and will be 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.
Elevation: 1908 feet
4.5 mi drive to downtown South Lake Tahoe (about 9 min)
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: September 7, 2026
