William Kent Campground

The campground is pretty, foresty, close to town and walkable to the lake, but not right on it. It was mostly cleaned up, other campers were friendly. I was excited to book my visit for next year until the host made me leave or book an additional site because my second vehicle was a sprinter van and he said it was considered an RV. There were only two people staying in the camp spot, and we were sleeping in the airstream trailer. My sprinter doesn’t have hookups or shower or toilet so I’m not sure if it really should be considered an RV. After trying to nicely and calmly move explain to him I had bought the extra parking pass from him for the vehicle and have a conversation with him he directly told me “you burners think you can get away with everything, …” carried on having a one sided conversation with himself and explained to me he didn’t need to listen to me because he was “right”. I purchased another campsite because it wasn’t worth the $40 to argue with him and waste my time with someone that had already made up his mind about being right, not willing to listen, and discriminated against me because I go to burning man. I also asked for a refund of the parking I had paid for when I purchased the campsite and he refused to even continue a conversation. Honestly haven’t dealt with someone like that in a while. So yeah campsites great 8/10, hosts 2/10 - only reason they get 2 points was for being available and keeping the place cleaned up.

William Kent campground is in a great location. Cross the street and you are at the William Kent public beach. Crystal clear but cold Lake Tahoe waters will refresh you. Campground facilities are as described.
I‘d say the toilets could be serviced/cleaned more often as they apparently are.

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.

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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.

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.

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 you’re camping in their backyards (because you are).

I would book a site again due to the proximity to the lake.

Excellent 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.

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 “Bear!” throughout the night. Read the instruction about bears carefully and leave no food around you!!