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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
Christopher D
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Really nice area, close to the beach and great food to eat at firesign.
Alan G
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Lovely stars at night with the coyotes singing and two owls chatting, really sweet spot.
Lanny J
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Absolutely great host and facilities. Most spots were separated enough for some privacy. Only downside is other campers shouldn’t have to tolerate loud music (Latino) during the day. It doesn’t matter what kind of music. Several hundred yards away and beyond that only 1 campsite had the loud music playing all day, but thankfully not at night. Other than that, we had a good experience
Renee F
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Nice campground, no hook ups. If you have a long trailer/truck combo, maneuvering through the campground can be stressful. Otherwise, fantastic location. Beware of bears, there are always bears wandering through the sites. Use the bear lockers!!
Sielya P
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Good campground. It is in a residential neighborhood which is a little strange, but the facilities make up for it. They have flushing toilets & sinks in the bathrooms, good campsites (though it may be difficult to find a flat spot for a tent in some), and water spigots every 2-3 sites. There's a really cute market across from the entrance right on the lake. It's a must go for deliciously warm pastries in the morning with coffee. They also do lunch but I didn't get a chance to try that. Overall good place to stay!
Kate D
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
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LJ H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The campsites are well spaced out and are great outdoor spaces. The camp hosts were super helpful and friendly. Location was great for all things Lake Tahoe!!
Myra B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Mid week off season ... no one here. LOVE THAT! Secret gem in the heart of West Shore.
Bruce D
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
I am a retired Nat’l Park Service Mgr. (35+yrs) and supervised numerous campgrounds.
I am happy to say that your volunteer hosts were some of the best I have ever experienced. Restrooms were very, very clean. Campsites were swept and fire rings cleaned between arrivals Staff was both friendly and helpful.
Other: I’ve stayed at William Kent over 15 yrs. The new design has many obstacles and the asphalt pads are small and crumbling. I seem to damage my rv every trip. Rocks are poorly placed and gates are too narrow. Sites are sloped. You must block the road to fill your rv fresh water tank. You probably will need to do a second loop thru to dump.
It is still one of my favorite campgrounds. Be bear aware ! They are really here !
Bring your bike, gas up at home, Recommend the turkey sandwich at the Sierra House up the road and enjoy the best of Tahoe.
Richard B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
I love this campground because it is located next to so many attractions in the area within walking and biking distance including the gorgeous lake and I always feel like I am miles away from civilization.
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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| 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. |
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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.
