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
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
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Parking
Pet friendly
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- 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
Kaustubh B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
⚠️ Avoid at all cost!
This spot is right next to the restrooms which was really stinky. The hosts kept the door open which was part of the problem but also you get no privacy here as people will frequently walk by to use the restrooms.
Dan H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Staff is GREAT!!
David B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Such a great spot
susan p
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great campground!
Gin Y
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Excellent campground! During my family's stay on Sept 24-26, it was a peaceful and quiet time. We were in spot 46 and it was very close to the restrooms, and potable drinking water faucets. The restrooms were very clean and always had toilet paper. The bear locker was very sturdy and clean inside. Garbage bin was also nearby so cleaning up after eating was very easy. The campground is one way traffic in a loop so, going to spot 46 was almost completing the loop. We saw many RV's parked and it is quite suitable for RV's. (Plenty of space)
Shops that are near the campground is the market across the street that sold firewood. However if they are out, there is a savemart about 3 miles away in tahoe city that stocks firewood outside. (Campground did not sell firewood when we went, and I don't think they ever did?)
The breakfast place Fire sign cafe was very close, (5 min walk from our tent) and had excellent food. (Couldn't finish it so took a doggy bag.) The beach is also next to the market, but it is all gravel and no sand. However, it was very nice and relaxing.
We didn't encounter any bears this trip, but make sure to follow the safety recommendation by the hosts. Overall, all of my family members wants to visit this campground again next season. We will definitely be back!
Andrew G
VerifiedOctober 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Clean, quiet site right across from Lake Tahoe and within walking distance of many attractions. Friendly host and regular drive-by checks by camp staff. Included is bear-proof storage lockers.
Jessica C
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We stayed one night at site 15. We had plenty of space and it appeared sites were well spread out. No electric or water hook up. The campground hosts were so nice and checked on us a couple of times. The campground is across the street from a public beach (more rocks than sand) and there is a store next door too, as well as a paved bike path that I believe runs all the way to Kings Beach.
Overall great stay!
Margaret W
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Well kept campground. Staff is wonderful. Restrooms clean. Stayed twice this fall. Unfortunately people are not being kicked out of the campground when they are having large groups of people and leaving food and trash out. Those people are endangering wildlife and humans because they choose to ignore bear safety rules.
John S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great time
Ann P
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Clean, not crowded, space between sites, very welcoming staff and quick walk to lake shore access although dogs were not allowed on the beach.
We had never seen yurts for rent in s national forest campground before. Nice offering.
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
