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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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (702)
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its fantastic location near Lake Tahoe, with easy access to a beach, bike paths, and nearby amenities like markets and restaurants. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly, helpful hosts who enhance the overall experience. While some sites are small and bear sightings can be frequent, the campground is still considered a hidden gem worth visiting, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities and wildlife.
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its fantastic location near Lake Tahoe, with easy access to a beach, bike paths, and nearby amenities like markets and restaurants. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly, helpful hosts who enhance the overall experience. While some sites are small and bear sightings can be frequent, the campground is still considered a hidden gem worth visiting, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities and wildlife.
Review Summary
Steve K
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Knew to make reservations 6 mo ahead
Ilya K
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The campground is well maintained. Toilets cleaned daily, have soap. The host keeps the piece and quiet time.
Robert G
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Love this campground! Camp hosts are so helpful, bathrooms are so clean. Love that it is so close to the beach and local eateries! Beautiful spot!
Denise P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
I am reluctant to tell you how much we love this campground for fear to manycampers will find out about it. William Kent is our favorite campground in Tahoe. We love the fact that you can walk across the street to the lake. We have kayaks and if there is no parking spots left at the beach we know we can park at the lower section of the campground after unloading. The camp hosts are extremely friendly.They are helpful and very attentive. It is very quiet.
Marcella W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Perfect location, super nice staff; Our 40 ft Motorhome was a challenge, very tight driveways though.
Mohamed E
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Nice, very organized campsite, but gets really busy during holidays.
Location is superb walking distance to the beach on the lake. Bathrooms are clean, staff /host are very active and regularly watching the facility.
Lisa S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great location, nicely spaced sites. Clean restrooms. Very friendly and informative camphost (Judy & Ed)
jody G
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Incredible spot❤️
Juan R
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. A bear came into our space the two nights we stayed. We get very scared !!! Then we talked to the manager of the place and he said that the bear was going out every night to look for food and that we just take care not to leave food on the tents. They should notify us when we check in.
jose b
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
very good memories from the campsite. mu whole family loved it
Location & Directions for William Kent Campground
1995 West Lake Bldv, Tahoe City, CA 96145 United States
Elevation: 1,902 ft
Getting There
William Kent Campground is 2 mi south of Tahoe City on California Highway 89.
Highway access
William Kent Campground is accessible via California Highway 89, located approximately 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
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: October 19, 2026
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