Tent Sites
Santhosh D
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Aspen Loop
Campsite not great. Other facilities were good.
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About Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
Badger’s Den Campground provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other. Featuring beach access, and all the amenities you can think of within walking distance, guests get to bask in the remarkable beauty of Tahoe without sacrificing the resort experience. The campground has 66 single standard tent sites and 18 standard double tent sites. Each campsite has a bear-proof food locker, picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. Tent camping only in this campground. No RVs allowed.
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84 Sites Available
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1, Loop: Aspen Loop
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10, Loop: Aspen Loop
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11, Loop: Aspen Loop
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12, Loop: Aspen Loop
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13, Loop: Aspen Loop
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14, Loop: Aspen Loop
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15, Loop: Aspen Loop
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16, Loop: Aspen Loop
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17, Loop: Aspen Loop
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18, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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19, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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2, Loop: Aspen Loop
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20, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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21, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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22, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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23, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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24, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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25, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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26, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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27, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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28, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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29, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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3, Loop: Aspen Loop
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30, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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31, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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32, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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33, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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34, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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35, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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36, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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37, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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38, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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39, Loop: Willow Loop
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4, Loop: Aspen Loop
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40, Loop: Willow Loop
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41, Loop: Willow Loop
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42, Loop: Willow Loop
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43, Loop: Willow Loop
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44, Loop: Willow Loop
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45, Loop: Willow Loop
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46, Loop: Willow Loop
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47, Loop: Willow Loop
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48, Loop: Willow Loop
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49, Loop: Willow Loop
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5, Loop: Aspen Loop
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50, Loop: Willow Loop
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51, Loop: Willow Loop
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52, Loop: Willow Loop
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55, Loop: Willow Loop
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56, Loop: Willow Loop
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57, Loop: Cedar Loop
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58, Loop: Cedar Loop
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59, Loop: Cedar Loop
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6, Loop: Aspen Loop
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60, Loop: Cedar Loop
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61, Loop: Cedar Loop
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62, Loop: Cedar Loop
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63, Loop: Cedar Loop
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64, Loop: Cedar Loop
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65, Loop: Cedar Loop
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66, Loop: Cedar Loop
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67, Loop: Cedar Loop
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68, Loop: Cedar Loop
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69, Loop: Cedar Loop
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7, Loop: Aspen Loop
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70, Loop: Cedar Loop
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72, Loop: Cedar Loop
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73, Loop: Cedar Loop
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74, Loop: Cedar Loop
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75, Loop: Cedar Loop
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76, Loop: Cedar Loop
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77, Loop: Cedar Loop
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78, Loop: Cedar Loop
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79, Loop: Cedar Loop
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8, Loop: Aspen Loop
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80, Loop: Cedar Loop
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81, Loop: Cedar Loop
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83, Loop: Cedar Loop
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84, Loop: Cedar Loop
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9, Loop: Aspen Loop
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84 Sites Available
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18, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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19, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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2, Loop: Aspen Loop
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20, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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21, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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22, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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23, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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24, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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25, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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26, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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27, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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28, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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29, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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3, Loop: Aspen Loop
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30, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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31, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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32, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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33, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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34, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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35, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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36, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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37, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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38, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
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39, Loop: Willow Loop
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4, Loop: Aspen Loop
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40, Loop: Willow Loop
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41, Loop: Willow Loop
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43, Loop: Willow Loop
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44, Loop: Willow Loop
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45, Loop: Willow Loop
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46, Loop: Willow Loop
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47, Loop: Willow Loop
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48, Loop: Willow Loop
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49, Loop: Willow Loop
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5, Loop: Aspen Loop
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50, Loop: Willow Loop
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51, Loop: Willow Loop
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52, Loop: Willow Loop
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53, Loop: Willow Loop
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55, Loop: Willow Loop
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56, Loop: Willow Loop
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57, Loop: Cedar Loop
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58, Loop: Cedar Loop
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59, Loop: Cedar Loop
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6, Loop: Aspen Loop
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60, Loop: Cedar Loop
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61, Loop: Cedar Loop
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62, Loop: Cedar Loop
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63, Loop: Cedar Loop
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64, Loop: Cedar Loop
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65, Loop: Cedar Loop
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66, Loop: Cedar Loop
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67, Loop: Cedar Loop
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68, Loop: Cedar Loop
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69, Loop: Cedar Loop
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7, Loop: Aspen Loop
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70, Loop: Cedar Loop
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71, Loop: Cedar Loop
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73, Loop: Cedar Loop
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75, Loop: Cedar Loop
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76, Loop: Cedar Loop
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77, Loop: Cedar Loop
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78, Loop: Cedar Loop
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79, Loop: Cedar Loop
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8, Loop: Aspen Loop
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80, Loop: Cedar Loop
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81, Loop: Cedar Loop
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82, Loop: Cedar Loop
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83, Loop: Cedar Loop
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84, Loop: Cedar Loop
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9, Loop: Aspen Loop
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Reviews
259 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
3.9
Overall rating
Based on 259 reviews
5 stars
47.5% (123)
4 stars
21.2% (55)
3 stars
10.8% (28)
2 stars
12.7% (33)
1 star
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Margaret M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Aspen Loop
A nice campground with clean bathrooms and spacious tent only sites. It is a good location for a walk on the beach, through the historical sites and to the general store or ice cream shop. The 8 minute/$3 token showers were great! We were far enough away from the huge group sites and 89 so that the noise wasn't too bad, though we were there mid week with many sites vacant.
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Marshe s
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2026 Stayed at: 69, Loop: Cedar Loop
Nice camp ground, but very noisy. Easy access to Pope Beach. Bathrooms are nice, easy walk to ice cream, coffee and general store. The downside is nobody enforces the quiet hours. People were loud until 2 Am every night we were there.
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Laura H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Aspen Loop
I don’t think our campsite was cleaned before we get there. Trash scattered all over the place and in fire pit. Never once saw the camp host and bathrooms not so clean. Pope beach was obviously amazing.
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Ayk N
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Aspen Loop
Great location. Love everything about it. Bathrooms were clean and always stocked with toilet paper. Security was driving around all night, looking for bears to scare them away from camp. There was a few campers complaining about the amount of bears, but if you’re going to complain about the bear in a place like Lake Tahoe, it’s best and stay in the city or a cabin. That was their activity every single night. They were not aggressive and you can tell were used to humans and we’re just for the food. Overall great experience.
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Wendi R
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2026 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Aspen Loop
Beautiful days and relaxing nights. We loved our time in badgers den!
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Roy H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 Stayed at: 51, Loop: Willow Loop
Tons of bears. Didn't love that but the place was nice and location excellent
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Joshua G
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 Stayed at: 51, Loop: Willow Loop
We have been coming to Camp Richardson every summer for over a decade. It is our 'happy place!' The campsites are wonderful and we take advantage of everything: general store, coffee shop, beachfront music and the wonderful walking/biking trail that runs along the entire area. We can't recommend Camp Richardson enough!
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Karen M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 Stayed at: 41, Loop: Willow Loop
Camp Richardson is a place we take our family every year for camping. I recommend renting or bring a bike to ride around the amazing trails, the coffee shop, the beach, and the ice cream shop. There is plenty to do for the kids and the adults.
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Samantha R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 Stayed at: 9, Loop: Aspen Loop
We love Camp Rich. Always the best time. It may be time to tell other visitors they don't need to set off their car alarms every time they see a bear , just keep your things locked up.!
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Location & Directions for Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States
Elevation: 1,908 ft
Getting There
Badger's Den Campground is located 3 mi 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"...
Badger's Den Campground is located 3 mi 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.
Highway access
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.
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: October 25, 2026
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