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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.
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About William Kent Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (702)
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
Jordan G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Overall great experience! Very welcoming and friendly camp hosts. The site was clean and well kept. You can purchase firewood at check-in. The bathrooms and water refill stations are very convenient. Each site has a bear locker for food. We were told there was lots of bear activity but didn’t see any while we were there! There is a small beach access across the street but it’s mostly rocky. We did bike rentals down the street and rode along the truckee river. There’s a few cafes nearby for quick breakfast!
Mahesh Kumar V
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Lot was very uneven
Ed D
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
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Carson S G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
During our stay at this campground, we enjoyed so many things! The camp hosts were exceptional - friendly, able to answer questions, and even chased off a bear 🐻. The camp was very clean and peaceful even when full of campers.
We loved every moment!!!
Tran J
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Super beautiful clean campground. The woods are so beautiful and the sites are big so you won’t feel crowded at all. Bathrooms are clean and well taken care of. A very good stay and we’ll definitely come back.
Brooke R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great spot! Close to breakfast, lunch, lake! The hosts were amazing and soooo nice.
Cheryl E
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We had many family members camping throughout William Kent camp ground this summer. The camp sites were very generous in size and the many bathrooms were always clean. Special shout out to camp hosts, Michelle, Rick, & Ed, who were all fantastic! Will return in the future. Thank you.
Klaus B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Nice shadowy place, clean restrooms. The beach was very small and therefor crowded, so prepare to drive to another beach
Jennifer C
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Yurts
The staff at William Kent really stood out to us. Ed and his coworkers were friendly, genuine and always helpful.
The bathroom facilities were cleaned every morning by the staff which was much appreciated.
We will definitely be reserving at this campground again!
Michelle H
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
My site number 60 had a trash can literally in the site, and it was overflowing with hot smelly garbage. So gross, so unsafe, and on top of it just being there you have to deal with people coming into your campsite every few minutes to deposit trash. The water spigot was also in our site and people just came in. No privacy at all. I know it’s a campground so that’s expected so some level but I don’t enjoy having every member of the campground come through.
Location & Directions for William Kent Campground
1995 West Lake Bldv, Tahoe City, CA 96145 United States
Elevation: 1,902 ft
Getting There
William Kent Campground is 2 mi south of Tahoe City on California Highway 89.
Highway access
William Kent Campground is accessible via California Highway 89, located approximately 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
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: October 19, 2026
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