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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
Thomas F
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Excellent location and campgrounds. The parking pads could use an upgrade.
Randy N
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Quiet, clean. A good experience in general. Location is uber fantastic
Douglas D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Very convenient location, walking distance to restaurants and the lake. Great hiking and biking trails close by.
jeffrey b
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great camp hosts . Clean bathroom
The spot for tent was small and not level.
Christy C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The camp hosts are amazing. They do a fantastic job keeping the grounds clean and they are very accommodating with info, recommendations and knowledge of the area, which in turn makes the camping experience top notch. 5 STARS!
Maria M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Good experience, like the camping. Will be back.
Lisa S
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Love this campground sooo much! 81 is next to restroom and shared trash dumpster which is good or bad depending on your outlook. Such a nice walk to the shore, close to a lovely cafe, market and Sunnyside restaurant.
Kyle R
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Yurts
The gentleman at check in was very nice, the Yurt we rented smelled a little funny and had some leftovers from the last people but the smell went away just after we got windows and the door open.
Steven S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
William Kent is a gem. Lovely facilities and great staff. Even a neighborhood bear or 2. We’ll be back.
Alison P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Yurts
The yurt itself was great! Nice bunk bed and futon, clean, and fun. The camp hosts were attentive and kind. There is a stone beach within walking distance, and the sandy but busy Commons beach in Tahoe City is just a short drive away. Bike paths are accessible just outside the campground.
The campsite is spacious and open - this is both good and bad. Because the yurt site is one of the first sites on the road into the campground, everyone at camp has to drive by the site and can see everything since it is so open. The campground is surrounded by houses, so you also have windows from the other side looking into the site (maybe 328.1 ft away). Also, the trailer dumpsite is right next door, so you get to watch people dumping (and spilling) their waste while you eat breakfast.
All in all, it is a great site for getting you up to Tahoe, but not a great site for a quiet outdoors adventure.
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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