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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
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.
Nathan D
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great quiet location. Nice an open to set up a tent. Bathroom facilities are spread out nice and evenly. Close proximity to the beach and the market. Hosts were super friendly and helpful when we had a slight issue. Bears were out and about, but didn't cause us any damage thanks to utilizing the bear box.
Jesse J
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Amazing hosts, wonderful location, clean campground. Totally recommend!
Jennifer S
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Sites are small and very close to the road and noisy at night. The campground needs an update as the asphalt is buckled in many sites. The beach was amazing.
Bill P
VerifiedJune 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
This is a beautiful clean park. Richard was super helpful.
Ruben A
VerifiedJune 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
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Margarita M
VerifiedJune 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Don’t take campsite 57, right by the toilet on open sun. We couldn’t stay there, left to search another camping in the area.
Melissa G
VerifiedJune 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Overall this a great campground, staff is really nice and bathrooms are always restocked and clean my only issue is Campsite #21 is not equipped for larger groups of more than 2 . Very small space and don’t recommend unless you don’t mind being very close to the neighbors and it’s just 2 . Made a reservation for this site I had a group of 6 we ended up having to abandon the site and merge into another campsite that we reserved for the other half of our group . Luckily I was kindly given a refund for the unused site
Lisa H
VerifiedJune 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
It would be nice to have electricity in the restrooms at night. A mirror would also be helpful. There are no nearby showers for the guests who are camping. I would add a note NO FOOD IN RESTROOM TRASH CANS. I found a corn cob in the women's restroom waste basket and took it to the locked trash bin. The hosts did a very nice job.
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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