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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
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2026 Season availability
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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
Mike S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
A+ facility
Jane K
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Perfect spot across the street from the lake! Close to everything you need <3 (:
Michael W
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Incredible and quiet little campsite tucked away on the West Shore! Walking distance to William Kent beach and many eateries. Very clean restrooms and sites.
Jennifer H
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We always love camping at William Kent. It is so close to Lake Tahoe; it is a perfect location for paddleboarding and other sports! It is also close to restaurants that we love. This year we also saw 2 bears pass through the campground, which was a treat! The hosts and hostesses are great too! We plan to make this an annual destination.
KIM D
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
This campground was great! Quiet and convenient. Beautifully set across the street from the lake, dining, and a store. The hosts were super friendly and the campground was clean. Aside from the occasional bear siting it was very comfortable.
Deborah C
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We camp a lot and this is one of our favorite spots,the camp hosts are amazing and keep the campgrounds tidy and safe. Can’t wait to go back
William B
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
September is a great time in camp with mostly retired people wanting to be close to nature and enjoy Lake Tahoe. The facilities are well managed and clean. Overall a very good stay. Thanks to the hosts.
John S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
California bears came thru the campground everyday looking for food. Food lockers are provided. One evening a woman in the camp site next door had to chase a bear out with a bear horn. He was focused on the spaghetti dinner on the table. My next visit I will be bringing a bear horn. Bear spray I don’t recommend. One evening a gentleman blew spray and the wind blew it into our camping van. We spent the next 10 minutes coughing. Leave the spray at home. It’s best for grizzlies in Alaska. The horn works great.
Chris C
VerifiedAugust 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great proximity to restaurants, beach, Tahoe City a few miles away. Not many completely level camp sites. Clean flush toilets. Big party group of foreigners were loud. Left something out to attract a bear. Total commotion at 6am, then it was loud chatter and laughter from there on out in the otherwise silent campground. Super inconsiderate, but quiet hours end at 6am. Ouch...
Cynthia L
VerifiedAugust 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
So loud at night, until 2 a.m. some nights. There are cabins right next to the campground, which are most likely air bnb’s. They party all night long. Also had people in the campground ip and partying until very late. Camp hosts should drive around at 10 pm and give warnings. All they seemed to worried about is telling you to not park in the dirt. Also, what other campground doesn’t allow two cars per campsite? $10 per additional car is uncalled for. Who really gets the money? The forest service or the camp hosts?
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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