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
Most popular amenities
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
Joshua Y
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Amazing, beautiful, clean campground. Right across from a great beach, sandwich shop, restaurant, etc. wonderful camp hosts. Wish I never had to leave.
Sarah L
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Clean & fun. Bike trails on the lake were highlight of the trip. Camp hosts Ed & Julie were very hospitable.
Deanna H
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
This is our absolute favorite campground while visiting Tahoe City. It’s nice and quiet and so close to Sunnyside and yummy restaurants. No showers is a bit problematic though.
Alice L
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Campsite was hard to get into because of so many rocks placed, and one tree directly in the way of putting an awning out
Weiwei C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great location (walking distance to lake, restaurants, store), spacious campsite.
Ed D
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The hosts are very friendly and in god cheer
Faith P
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Yurts
Stayed in yurt 2 & 80. We liked the site at 2 better b/c it had a little creek. Perfect for kids to explore. It’s a little close to the road so you could hear cars pass by but not really a big deal. Great campground hosts!
Heather S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The hosts were great! I love this campground. Great location, clean facilities, and nice size sites.
emily a
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts Ed and Julie were amazing--kind and helpful. They went out of their way to make our stay better. We stayed in site 59 which was great for our mid sized travel trailer and there were lots of trees in the campground which made a lovely ambiance. The bathrooms had running water and even soap, and the campground is conveniently located close to the shore of Lake Tahoe. It was pretty quiet (after quiet hours) considering it's close to a road. Would stay here again.
Cynthia J
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Hosts let campers run their generators until 1am. Tents & campers are cramped together so you will fall asleep to the sound of generators. Also, the hosts rushed us out of our site at 10am! We were packing up our truck and had them come in complaining by we didn’t through away our water bottle? I replied that we weren’t even leaving for 30 minutes because we’re still packing up. The lady came out of her golf cart and told us she’s going to start raking our site up while we’re there. Excuse you, check out is at 12pm - I don’t want to enjoy my morning coffee with a rude camp host. I reiterated that we were not done and wouldn’t be for a while. The man got the hint and told the lady to get back in the golf cart. Annoying pushy nosey hosts here!!! That won’t let you enjoy your experience peacefully.
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
