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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
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2026 Season availability
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- 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
Stephen H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Sites are highly variable. Read description carefully. Ours was very large, but quite unlevel. Beach was very small and rocky, sandwiched between private property all around.
Stephen C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Judy and Ed were awesome
Robert H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The hosts were great and worked tirelessly keeping the campground clean and chasing away the bears. It was a quiet and peaceful campground. The beach across the road was excellent. Twenty minutes south Eagle Falls is a great hike.
Christine M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Shhh. Don't tell anyone about this campground. It is the best deal in all of Tahoe. Near everything and on the right side of traffic, meaning very little traffic. It is well kept. Dump station is a plus and the bathrooms are modern and clean. We were pulling a 25 ft trailer and had no trouble getting through the campground, but larger rigs might. Clearance is not quite 14 ft. to most branches and trees.
TIP: Listen to the camp hosts when they tell you to not eat outside after 9pm. They told us it was an open invitation for bears to join you. We don't eat that late, but the people in the site next to us did. A large bear came into their camp, chased the 2 people into their truck and then raided all of their food on the table and in the open bear box! Then, the bear ran through the whole campground. A bear visited the campground 2 nights after that, as well.
Tanya G
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The hosts and hostesses at this campground are the best! They attend to the sites and the restrooms with great diligence and care, even with at maximum capacity. They are friendly and easy to communicate one's needs with. Thank you : )
Steven l
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great campground just across the road from Lake Tahoe.
The camp host were very friendly and kept everything in top shape
Lorenzo R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Enjoyed our stay
David S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
NIce place to camp if a bit closed in by neighborhoods and the highway. Be sure to follow the guidelines for co-existing with bears, they are around.
Jennifer H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We love William Kent campground! Awesome experience!! Beautiful Camp sites in tall Pines, perfect location, very well-kept and friendly hosts!
Jeremy D
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
I had a great time camping here. The host was very kind and welcoming. We had an encounter with a bear. It was very docile but we still kept distance. Highly recommend this sight to anyone!!!
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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