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.
Featured amenities
Parking
Pet Friendly
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates79 total sites
RV Sites
66 sites
Tent Sites
10 sites
Yurts
3 sites
About William Kent Campground
Number of accommodations: 79
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (658)
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its fantastic location near Lake Tahoe, with easy access to a beach, bike paths, and nearby amenities like markets and restaurants. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly, helpful hosts who enhance the overall experience. While some sites are small and bear sightings can be frequent, the campground is still considered a hidden gem worth visiting, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities and wildlife.
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its fantastic location near Lake Tahoe, with easy access to a beach, bike paths, and nearby amenities like markets and restaurants. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly, helpful hosts who enhance the overall experience. While some sites are small and bear sightings can be frequent, the campground is still considered a hidden gem worth visiting, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities and wildlife.
Review Summary
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!
Gary A
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Very excellent caretakers!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!!
Kate D
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
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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.
Elevation: 1902 feet
2.4 mi drive to downtown Tahoe City (about 6 min)
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: September 5, 2026
