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.
Featured amenities
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
Most popular amenities
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
Stefanie V
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Ahhh we loved this campground! Perfectly nestled amongst the trees.. right across the road was a cute little neighborhood perfect for walks, an amazing deli/market (!!) that had everything you could need and a beautiful little beach spot perfect for taking a dip. Would come back 100%
Aleksandra W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Our campaign was fantastic. Not too packed, facilities were clean. The hosts were amazingly friendly. Only downside: although there was a strict fire ban, people started making campfires in the evening.
Liudmila T
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Excellent camping!
Bruce D
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Maintenance duties were performed well. They even cleaned each campsite before occupancy. I have never seen that before. I am a retired Federal Park Ranger and give the staff an A+.
My only concern is that this year this campground had a problem bear’s situation. Campers need to take this seriously. There is a very good chance one will visit your site . During our stay in mid July you could hear them banging on numerous food lockers late at night looking for an unlocked one. car horns going off. Food being swiped off a picnic table with people nearby. They seemed to have lost fear of humans. Very bad for them and hopefully not you !
There is also a no campfire / charcoal fire ban in the Tahoe Basin.
Sunnyside restaurant is swamped, (even lunch) as well as Spoons Take out food ( order early).
The whole area is very busy and reg gas was near $5 per gal in Tahoe city.
Patricia E
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great campground with easy (walk across the street) access to the beach (it's rocky, but still a great time). Market, coffee shop, restaurant close by. Bathrooms clean. We would stay here again.
Oriana W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The camp hosts were very kind and helpful.
David Line L
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The hosts are great!!!!
Ira H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great Spot. Nice Staff... except for the one crabby guy but to his credit people do drive a bit fast in there. I'd probably be frustrated too. The lady who checked us in could not have been nicer.
Silas T
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great spot with great hosts. Loved the bears walking through camp and the access to a good store and the lake is incredible.
Dan D
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The roads are horrible and the campsites need to be leveled.
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
