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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
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- Parking
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- 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
Brian S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great camping just a few miles from Tahoe City. The campground is just a short walk from the lake. We saw a couple of bears during our visit 🐻.
Keith D
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Spaces where too small to fit in, the trees are overgrown into the roadway and parking areas which will scratch up your RV.
We couldn't get through the campground or into our space without damaging our RV so we couldn't stay there, then the park service refused to refund our money for spaces we couldn't use.
VERY TIGHT TURNS AND NARROW ROAD. ONLY GOOD FOR CARS AND TENTS.
Timothy P
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The staff at this campground is awesome. Especially Judy. She took the time to return my phone calls and helped us secure a site.
Jennifer S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Yurts
Beautiful campground by Lake Tahoe with walkable distance to the beach and stores. The campground was a bit busy, lots of campers. It is also frequented by bears who are non-aggressive towards people, but very determined to get any food. A mama bear with her cubs, interrupted our neighbors dinner, and took their food! We had to remain hypervigilant anytime we ate. All food must be secured in the bear lockers at all times! The bears visited the sites nightly.
Raissa S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Clean and beautiful campground. Good amount of space between sites to feel far enough away. Bathroom facilities were well taken care of. It’s definitely bear country so be aware and smart! 065 is meant for two vehicles, but we were able to have our van with canopy open comfortably. Across the street from a beach (no sand, mostly pebbles and rocks) that you can launch paddle boards and what not. Would definitely come back again!
Jian G
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
the camp site is big, clean, close to Tahoe city.
Cons: Almost no public beach walkable. No lights in restrooms.
tim g
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The hosts were great, grounds clean and location exceptional. My concern is numerous campsites had more than 6 campers which creates more noise impacting our experience. One camp site had 11 campersWe have stayed here numerous times and would like to see campers per site strictly enforces.
Christine M
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The hosts are the best! We took their advice and had dinner at the Swiss Lakewood. The patio was beautiful and the food was spectacular. The hosts are very clear about the bears and how to keep them away (hint: forget about s'mores after dark) but they also don't get too panicked when the bears inevitably show up. Keeps everyone on an even keel. This was our 3rd time at William Kent and we will be back again next year!
Betty E
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
clean campsites and pleasant hosts
Joshua K
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
calm and clear.
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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