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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Parking
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About William Kent Campground
Number of accommodations: 79
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
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- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (574)
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its beautiful location near Lake Tahoe, clean facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, spacious sites, and convenient access to biking trails and local restaurants. However, some noted issues with maintenance, including leaking toilets and noisy neighbors, but overall, the campground offers a positive experience for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
William Kent Campground is praised for its beautiful location near Lake Tahoe, clean facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, spacious sites, and convenient access to biking trails and local restaurants. However, some noted issues with maintenance, including leaking toilets and noisy neighbors, but overall, the campground offers a positive experience for campers.
Review Summary
Colin M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great campground with clean bathrooms and large bear boxes for your coolers.
Anthony O
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
I have always found the national park hosts are the best! William Kent was no exception. Loved the location.
Steve C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Our campsite was pretty level with water and bathrooms near by. Another bonus is that this camp ground has a Dump Site which is a huge bonus since we stayed for two weeks!
The campsite Staff is the best! Bathrooms kept clean and they even chase the Bears away. Yes, there are bears so my advice is keep food stowed away, children close by and dogs secure too. This year 2021 was very dry so no wood fires or charcoal BBQ’s.
Easy walk to civilization and the lake. Definitely go to Sunnyside Restaurant/Bar and enjoy all the people watching and food! If you like dessert try the Hula pie with friends, its a tasty ice cream pie and it’s huge!
I have to again say that the campsite host Lori, Scott, Judy and Ed are amazing and they are one reason I’ll return!!!
Cheers and happy camping
DeeAnna E
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Friendly host, clean campsites and facilities
Joseph B
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Love this place. Thanks!
David B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
None
Wendy K
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
I was a little worried about the reviews, but I throughly enjoyed this campground. The hosts were very nice and helpful. I asked to changed my site and they accomodated me. It is in a great location and right across from a rocky beach. We had a bear walk through the campground one night. If you follow the bear guidelines you should not have any issue with the visitor. I would stay again at this campground.
Chris G
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Personally think the location is perfect. Tahoe City only a few miles away which has everything you need but still small quaint town. Campground has its own little beach, which is great fun for kids. Bathrooms super clean. Hosts super nice and helpful. Will definitely come back here again!
DeeAnna E
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Wonderfully helpful hosts, great restaurants nearby. Kayaks for rent across the street. Beautiful bike paths nearby as well. Clean bathrooms and neat sites.
Alex C
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The campground hosts were outstanding. Spoke to Judy several times and watched her and her husband clean each campsite and bathrooms. Plenty of trees for shade. Loved that the beach was walking distance. The dump station is in a difficult location for others to pass while someone is dumping. Campsite is a little too close to homes. Had a great time and plan to return. Please thank the hosts for their knowledge and kindness.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1396 / -120.155
Elevation: 1902 feet
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: June 4, 2026
