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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
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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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
Alexander A
VerifiedAugust 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Attentive staff, beautiful setting, awesome location!
Patricia M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Very nice forest campground with great location for activities and shopping near Tahoe City.
Most camp sites are wide and long and paved. Don't depend on descriptions of campsites when making reservations if you gave a motorhome, call them first.
Fortunately they were able to change our site when we arrived.
They did charge us a cancelation fee plus one night to rebook a different site. This I did not like, but at least we found a new site that would work.
Hosts were very nice and helpful.
Perfect location for lots of fun and nice restaurants. Nice beach is
located across the street.
Dermott C
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Had campsite 36 for pop up, very hilly with small driveway. Couldn’t get all 4 tires on pavement by 6 inches. Went to office to see if he could help. He said doesn’t matter it’s a thousand dollar fine. I asked to maybe change our campsite for us. He said he’s not.going to help us, he laughed and said I’m not going to lose my job. He told us to contact rec. gov. Had to cancel two days and pay extra fee. Cost $82 to just change campsites, thanks for your help!
Sarah B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Michele and Rick couldn’t have been better camp hosts! We had the best experience ever💜
Aaron P
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Awesome camp stop but be aware of the bears that come around at dusk and morning, make sure all food goes in the bear box.
Margaret W
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Wonderful campground. Very clean. Friendly staff. The only reason we rate 4 stars rather than 5 is because of guests had large gathering with food left around the sites. Of course the bears came.....
Connor H
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
very helpful and friendly camp hosts!
Abheek S
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Amazing campground. Close the the beach. Dog friendly.
Jim S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
camp hosts were great
fMachieu A
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Gréât spot, nice crew!!
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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