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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.
About William Kent Campground
Number of accommodations: 79
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2026 Season availability
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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
Stephanie S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Very clean campground and walking distance to the lake. We will for sure be coming back!!
Ron S
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Paid for tent camping with a 30' trailer spot, as availble for purchasing on the website, same as it has been every time we stayed in the past over many years. When we arrived, we were forced to pay an additional $10/day for the trailer we were towing. They insisted it counted as a second vehicle because it was not a 'tent-trailer.' Seems unethical since it was absolutely was not a second vehicle and not stated on the website! We have stayed there many times over the years without this levied extra bogus fee. This along with no showers, reserved campsites being unavailable where there are no-shows, and typical swarms of yellow jackets, makes William Kent a deal-breaker to stay there again, sad...
Yeji Y
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Campground was clean, people were courteous, and the facilities were clean. We loved the close access to the William Kent Beach as well. As read on reviews, there were bears at the campground. Scary but also exciting!
Jon R
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great campground!
Andrei S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Second time staying at William Kent, great location and experience. Everything is in order, bathrooms are clean. The site is spacious.
On the last morning a bear came for breakfast, a manged to steal a cooler from one of sites (not mine), so try lock everything all the time.
Judy Lynn T
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We liked the close proximity to the public beach on Lake Tahoe and also the close proximity to our son’s place. However, at our campsite, the phone coverage was sketchy.
Patty S
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We camped in August and September. August was a bit noisy in places but September was peaceful. If you have a larger rig you need to read the maximum length accommodations.
There are wonderful restaurants within a very short walk. Sunnyside and The Fire Sign. As well as a small but beautiful beach. The camp hosts were great. Very accessible and willing to help.
Nikki J
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The campground itself was good however the bathrooms could use an upgrade. Firewood was $15 a bundle..yikes.
Pam K
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Camp host very friendly! Nice campground! We loved being close to the bike trails.
David B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
First time here. Camp Host / Management top notch. Tahoe is a heavily visited lake, and yet much of the campground feels away from the busy lake activity. However, its also easy reach of bike trails, shopping and dining if you like. Will return again if lucky enough to find an open site next year.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1396 / -120.155
Elevation: 1902 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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All campers must register with camp host. Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival. |
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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). |
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Bears frequent the area; use appropriate food storage containers |
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Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground |
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Chainsaw use and hunting are prohibited in the area |
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Limit of two pets per campsite; pets are not allowed on the beaches. Pets are not allowed inside Yurts. |
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Please keep boats clean, drained and dry, to avoid transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species |
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Maximum of six people per site and 1 RV per site. |
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Using the pre-check in will require you to check in with the campground office upon arrival. |
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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 |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) 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. |
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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. |
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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.
