Maimeng F
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Aspen Loop
Loved the location. Close to the bathroom but a short walk to showers. Close to the roads so you can hear the cars but other than that it was really nice!
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259 reviews
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.
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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Aspen Loop
Loved the location. Close to the bathroom but a short walk to showers. Close to the roads so you can hear the cars but other than that it was really nice!
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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Aspen Loop
Loved the location. Close to the bathroom but a short walk to showers. Close to the roads so you can hear the cars but other than that it was really nice!
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July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Aspen Loop
Loved the location. Close to the bathroom but a short walk to showers. Close to the roads so you can hear the cars but other than that it was really nice!
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July 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
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July 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.
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July 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
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July 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.
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July 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
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July 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.
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July 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!
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1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States
Elevation: 1,908 ft
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.
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.
Last updated: October 25, 2026