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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
rosa k
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great place to camp for a weekend with great access the beach (no shower available) or come with rv/camper for longer visit. The location is excellent, just across the street from the beach.
Jack G
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Campground was great, but maps outdated. Site 60 had the dumpster in the site, which was not pictured on the map.
Cheryl B
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great location for camping, at Lake Tahoe. The Hosts are friendly and the facilities are clean.
AKSHAY A
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
My first camping experience with 4 of my friends and it so good. We arrived late due to traffic and had to charge the car once in between. It was dark already.
Arriving Late:
If you arrive late like me, you will have your pamphlet of parking tag, instructions, and directions to your campsite attached to the board on the wall of kiosk at the entrance with your name on it. That was very helpful.
Camping:
Camped with Wawona 6 Tent and REI sleeping pads and REI 35degree sleeping bags and it was just perfect.
Bears:
I thought bears frequenting is just made up because of campsite being so close to the roads and 5 mins away from city. After day 1, I got so comfortable and chill that I even walked to bathroom alone at night enjoying moonlight turning the torch light off! But I was shocked to see bear passing by our tent in the morning on day 2. As a first timer, I setup my Camp very close to the picnic table and burning pit. But I would advise keep a bit of distance and dont take food inside the tent. Also we forgot to throw the Trash in dumpster on day 2 which is why I think bears came to our campsite. I took their sense of smell very lightly. I am thankful the bears were not interested to explore inside the tent. But I got to capture those moments.
Electric Car:
We drove in Tesla Model Y long range fully stuffed with 5 people from Fremont and it took 6 - 7 hrs to reach there with one charging stop and a lunch stop in between. But while returning we did not need to recharge on the way coz its slope and regenerative tech helped us with the miles. Also there is 250kw charger like 5mins away. 👌
Facilities:
Bathrooms are open all the time and never ran out of water. They were frequently cleaned and I really liked it. There were hand soaps and TPs inside as well. Did not see provisions to take bath.
Overall great experience. Will definitely visit again but with extra preparation like appropriate storage containers, arriving early etc.
Alyssa G
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The campground was perfect. It was quiet, spacious and no bears!!
Eric O
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great location, beautiful trees, clean campground! I'm glad I was able to make a reservation.
Ricardo G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts were friendly, helpful and courteous. Great location close to home (Reno). Site pads level, sites were clean. Sites conveniently located to restrooms. Restrooms clean. Will be back next year!
I would recommend this camp for a short or extended trip!
Stephanie P
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We got spot 04 and we didn’t like that it was at the entrance and so close to the host’s RV but that’s our fault for not looking at the map better. Put experience there was wonderful. The bathrooms were very clean and constantly checked on and stocked. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to others. There is a rocky beach across the street but it doesn’t allow dogs, so we went about a mile down the road. We had a great time. There is a bear box for your coolers. It fit two coolers for us. We had a great time!
Kacey Ann B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
convenient spot for exploring north and south lake tahoe
reservation info at the entrance kiosk was helpful in directing us around the campground, as there are a lot of sites
there was a generator going after quiet hours for about 30 minutes, which was pretty annoying. and that same site left a garbage can open, which a bear got to take advantage of. cute bear though, and just ate and jumped the fence over to a neighbors' house. our site 47 was spread out from our neighboring campsites but was directly bordering some peoples' backyards. it didn't prove to be a problem, but was a little weird that there weren't many borders in place, still nice.
Debra M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed our stay at William Kent - there is a short walk to a small beach, a deli, and a restaurant. This is conveniently located to drive to trailheads for the Tahoe Rim Trail.
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.
