Tent Sites
Gordon O
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 Stayed at: 41, Loop: Willow Loop
We come every year and it is always great.
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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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15, 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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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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55, Loop: Willow Loop
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56, Loop: Willow Loop
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57, Loop: Cedar Loop
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60, 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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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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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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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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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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57, Loop: Cedar Loop
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58, Loop: Cedar Loop
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60, Loop: Cedar Loop
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61, 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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70, Loop: Cedar Loop
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78, Loop: Cedar Loop
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8, Loop: Aspen 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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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
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Based on 259 reviews
5 stars
47.5% (123)
4 stars
21.2% (55)
3 stars
10.8% (28)
2 stars
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Angel V
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 Stayed at: 35, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
Such a beautiful place to stay. It’s in the perfect location with many activities to do and amazing views to see. One thing I recommend is just clean up after yourself. You are in bear territory, be clean, and you have no issues in the middle of the night with the Bears.
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Anne B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
The campsite experience depends a lot on your neighbors. In our experience the quiet times are not enforced. So if your neighbors are loud you will not be able to sleep.
The location is excellent and very convenient to walk to Pope beach.
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Jeanne S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 Stayed at: 74, Loop: Cedar Loop
The camp was way cleaner and bathrooms stocked when it was privately owned. This time saw employees on their phones outside the bathrooms which had not paper towels or toilet paper. We had free showers and now cost 3.00 and far from our camp.
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Tabatha V
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Aspen Loop
Our state was absolutely wonderful the campgrounds were clean and enough Personnel around making sure everything stayed as offered. I would definitely camp back at this campsite again.
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Rohullah A
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Aspen Loop
Hello
It was my first camping since I arrived to Us and it was really fun and I hope we come next time soon
The place is amazing
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Hruday N
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
Nice and peaceful but showers are paid, generally very clean and no problems
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Sharlene E
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 Stayed at: 26, Loop: Sugar Pine Loop
I thought the ammenities nearby Camp Richardson were great but the bathrooms were filthy and the sites were very close together. I stayed at three other campgrounds on this trip and they were all much cleaner than Camp Richardson. We also had a squatter in our campsite when we arrived. They were supposed to check out by noon but at 4pm the previous people were still there. We notified the campground and they said that the employees should have noticed that well in the advance of our arrival but they did not.
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Robert C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 Stayed at: 57, Loop: Cedar Loop
We had a wonderful time at Badgers. Campsites are clean and well maintained. Nice walk to the lakeside. Very beautiful
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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.
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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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