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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 10, 2026 Stayed at: 77, Loop: Cedar Loop
Bear in trash. No sleep that night. I have a younger kid who was pretty shaken up and we had to make last minute changes with no refund. Camp does not manage bears well, and they go through most nights. They were able to get into the locked dumpster, with trash just laying there in the morning until a camper cleaned it up. Nice campsite, just not the best managed.
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July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Aspen Loop
Lake Tahoe is stunning, Camp Richardson is great. Tent camping is full of bears daily, car horns at night trying to scare off bears, lights and air horns so not much sleeping.
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July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 68, Loop: Cedar Loop
My only issue is the kids that were camping close to us. They were taking loud till 2am in the morning and no one came to quiet them down. Disappointed that people don’t care about the quiet time and no one enforces it.
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July 13, 2026 Stayed at: 81, Loop: Cedar Loop
Dear Camp Richardson Administration,
I recently stayed at Camp Richardson for five nights and wanted to share both positive feedback and serious concerns regarding the Badger camping area.
First, the positives: I truly enjoyed the ice cream shop, general store, restaurant, and lodge. Being able to watch the World Soccer Match on the lodge TV was a great experience. The early‑morning coffee service was also wonderful and very appreciated by early risers. These amenities added real comfort to my stay.
However, the conditions in the Badger campground were troubling. During my visit, multiple large family groups—often 15 to 20 people—occupied single campsites and frequently overran neighboring sites. They walked directly through smaller campsites without regard for etiquette or personal space. Quiet hours were not observed, and there appeared to be no security presence to enforce them.
More concerning were repeated violations of bear‑safety rules. Many groups did not use the bear lockers and instead left food in coolers tied shut with ropes. As a result, bears entered the campground nightly. From midnight until around 5 AM, bears raided these exposed coolers, triggering car alarms and causing loud disturbances several times each night. This made sleep nearly impossible for everyone in the area.
It was alarming that these issues continued every night without intervention. The overcrowding and lack of enforcement created unsafe conditions for both campers and wildlife.
I strongly encourage Camp Richardson to enforce campsite occupancy limits, quiet hours, and proper food‑storage rules, and to increase security presence—especially at night. These steps would greatly improve safety and the overall experience for all guests.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,Gabriel Hernandez
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July 13, 2026 Stayed at: 38, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
Very clean campground, the lake area is Beautiful, the workers at his campground are so polite, pleasant .!!!
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July 16, 2026 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Aspen Loop
We had a wonderful time, but must say the weeds were out of control in the Aspen loop…. It was quite annoying. But bathrooms were good and we were thankful to see security making its rounds.
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July 17, 2026 Stayed at: 73, Loop: Cedar Loop
we had a bear encounter almost every night we stayed at this campsite 😂
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July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 51, Loop: Willow Loop
The campground rules state the maximum number of vehicles and tents. I followed your rules and even purchased an extra campsite and vehicle passes for my family. However, on 7/18 and 7/19, I observed on site 54 at least 8 vehicles, with four parked intentionally in the dirt. They were still there Sunday morning. This was not the only site with more than five vehicles, and there were sites with 8 or more tents throughout the week. I resent paying nearly $500 extra to comply with the rules when they are not uniformly enforced. Actually, there was no enforcement, and I obviously was duped into paying extra. I have pictures of the violations. 8 vehicles, four in the dirt, maybe two with passes.
Also, if you are going to post that shower tokens are $1, how do you justify charging $3? Can't you afford a new sign while charging $3? Does anybody in management understand supply and demand? You raised shower prices so high, nobody is using them.
Do you realize people use the restrooms for an hour while charging their devices? right? Why not install charging stations and make some money off of their credit cards?
Would it be so difficult to remove the locking hardware from the bathrooms and put in slide bolts? Probably could do every restroom for under $100 total.
Remove the towel dispensers; most are broken anyway, and install blowers.
It is obvious you care about the lodge and RV park. Badger's Den........forget it; clean the bathrooms once and forget it.
Why is there a light but it doesn't work at night?
I should get a refund for all the extra parking passes I purchased, and for the other five nights I purchased as well at Badger's Den.
After thirty years of coming to Camp Rich, it is getting worse every time. I hope the family realizes how horrible it has become and we camp elsewhere. The only redeeming quality is the ice cream shop.
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July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 68, Loop: Cedar Loop
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July 21, 2026 Stayed at: 47, Loop: Willow Loop
It was interesting to watch the young bears tour the campground. Everyone please be bear safe.
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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
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Nearby city: Reno, NV
Approx. 43 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 6,243 ft
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