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GeneralPlease Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee that is collected at the campground.
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About William Kent Campground
Number of accommodations: 79
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
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- Parking
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (574)
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its beautiful location near Lake Tahoe, clean facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, spacious sites, and convenient access to biking trails and local restaurants. However, some noted issues with maintenance, including leaking toilets and noisy neighbors, but overall, the campground offers a positive experience for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its beautiful location near Lake Tahoe, clean facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, spacious sites, and convenient access to biking trails and local restaurants. However, some noted issues with maintenance, including leaking toilets and noisy neighbors, but overall, the campground offers a positive experience for campers.
Review Summary
Siang-Lan G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 072, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Beautifully set up of the campground, lots of shade. Clean toilets, easy to get water and RV dump. Quiet guests. Fire wood available, and last but not least very helpful and enjoyable staff.
Wanda S
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 055, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
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Andy S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 073, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great location, close to hiking and biking trails, and the lake, of course. My site was in the middle of it, no noise heard from the road. I checked in a bit late, but hosts left necessary info at the entrance. Restrooms are clean, looks like they were renovated recently. Grocery shopping is close too, in case one needs something. This was my first stay there, will likely stay again in the future.
The site itself has plenty of space, but it is on the slope, only has level space for two tents. Parking space is generous.
Douglas L
VerifiedAugust 29, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 061, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The actual lake front access of this State Park is not large. But it's in a prime location. Pleasant to watch the moon or sun rise over the distant shore. I also launched my kayak from this little gravel beach to cruise the section of the West Shore which is primarily private. Parking spots are few, but it's an easy walk across the street (Hwy 89) from the campground. The sites I saw were spacious and shaded by huge (Sequoia?) trees. Camp host was friendly and helpful.
Fatima S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Excellent campground.
Heather N
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Pros: Clean, large campground. Right across from Lake Tahoe with access to a beautiful small public beach. The camp hosts were fantastic!
Cons: Surrounded by a neighborhood on three sides. Felt like youβre camping in their backyards (because you are).
I would book a site again due to the proximity to the lake.
Mary S
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 059, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Wonderful hosts! The campground is well-maintained, well-run, and very close to the lake. The hosts really go the extra mile to help each visitor have a good experience.
Farnaz N
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 069, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Awesome hosts. Close to water.
Bathroom tissue papers keeps falling out in the toilet. Complained, but was told the provider of the tools have not given them enough budget to get new tissue holders. Very sad !
Keeun L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 056, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Pros
1. Fantastic location.
2. Fairly spacious camp site.
Cons
1. No shower.
2. Restroom is kinda old (not dirty).
Pros?Cons?
There are real bears!!! I saw an adult bear right in front of me at night time. It just walked away. And I heard people yelling βBear!β throughout the night. Read the instruction about bears carefully and leave no food around you!!
Ashley W
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 026, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great campground, with attentive hosts! Delivered our firewood right to our site, very helpful but also unobtrusive.
Beach access is a short walk, very small section of beach but we were able to find a spot for our blankets/towels and enjoy ourselves and the water. Will definitely come here again!
Location William Kent Campground
Address:
1995 West Lake Bldv
Tahoe City, CA, 96145
United States
William Kent Campground is 2 miles south of Tahoe City on California Highway 89.
William Kent Campground is accessible via California Highway 89, located approximately 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1396 / -120.155
Elevation: 1902 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Please Note: One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. Yurt fee includes one vehicle.
- All campers must register with camp host. Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival.
- Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December).
- Bears frequent the area; use appropriate food storage containers
- Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
- Chainsaw use and hunting are prohibited in the area
- Limit of two pets per campsite; pets are not allowed on the beaches. Pets are not allowed inside Yurts.
- Please keep boats clean, drained and dry, to avoid transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species
- Maximum of six people per site and 1 RV per site.
- Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures click here Fire Information
- Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Click here to learn more about the Lake Tahoe Basin
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralPlease Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee that is collected at the campground.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
