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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About William Kent Campground
Number of accommodations: 79
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
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- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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
Alison R
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Nice quiet campground off route 89 in Lake Tahoe Basin. Greeted warmly. We were warned about active bears right at check-in. Ate at the restaurant across the street. Walked on the paved path that is parallel with rte 89. Bathrooms weren’t heated nor extremely clean.
Jean D
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
A very nice midweek stay here in early October-- fabulous weather, and not at all crowded. Facilities all in great shape, and the camp hosts are very helpful.
Gary A
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Very excellent caretakers!
Bruce H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The gate staff are tremendous. Friendly, knowledgable, and made the whole experience fantastic!
Bonnie K
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
This is our favorite Tahoe campground! Camp hosts are wonderful and the beach is a quick walk across the street.
Debbie C
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Location is wonderful. It’s peaceful beauty. Near the beach, hiking, biking, rafting. Restaurant and store across from campground. It’s a mild walk to the park. Favorite time to visit fall and spring.
Francisco P
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
It is a very nice and quiet campground
Jay K
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Stayed one night in late September. Camp ground was sparsely occupied, quiet. Camp host was very friendly & knowledgeable. Paved and mostly level sites. Restrooms were clean with flush toilets. Private homes surround campground. Shady. Lake not visible. Short walk to public beach & market. Dogs not allowed on beach. Spotty Verizon internet connectivity.
Jennifer B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
This was a quick getaway for us on a rainy weekend in September. It was delightfully quiet and beautiful. The camp host, Judy, was welcoming and provided us great information about the area.
Despite the rain, we even got in a nice bike ride to Tahoe City.
The hosts take great care of the campsite, I truly hope we get to return soon.
Eric M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
William Kent is nestled in a residential area with a small portion on Lake Tahoe. It is a charming campground on the West Shore which is considered the best shore by those who live there. It is a wonderful place to enjoy camping.
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.
William Kent Campground is accessible via California Highway 89, located approximately 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1396 / -120.155
Elevation: 1902 feet
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: July 11, 2026
