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
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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
Kathy W
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great hosts. Clean and beautiful.
Sheng Lin C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Awesome and quiet campground. The campground itself wasn't too big but the areas between sites were spacious so great for privacy. We got site 19 and could barely hear the cars on the road. The campground hosts were really nice and told us a lot about the amenities and what to watch out for.
elizabeth i
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
CLEAN, quiet, good beach, nice organized and informed hosts
harmandip s
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We stayed at #20 site, it is a pretty big site, good enough for three tents. We did tent camping.
However few issues observed- 1. The camp ground doesn’t have electricity in bathrooms, so no light in bathrooms.
2. The trash is not segregated for recycle.
3. The trash cans are few in number.
4. Restrooms doesn’t have bathrooms.
I would have expected few of these.
Thanks
Kara A
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We had a great time! The hosts were top notch:)
Kevin G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The camp hosts at William Kent Campground are excellent. They step up to the call at all hours when a bear enters the campground and bravely chase the bear with the golf cart. The restrooms are kept clean. They deal with campers that violate quiet hours. Excellent team!
Gary G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Wonderful camp ground. Boondocking only.
Jeremy D
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
I had a great time camping here. The host was very kind and welcoming. We had an encounter with a bear. It was very docile but we still kept distance. Highly recommend this sight to anyone!!!
Steve R
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Wonderful HOST. Campground is beautiful and well kept up. It is also close to many hot sports.
David S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
NIce place to camp if a bit closed in by neighborhoods and the highway. Be sure to follow the guidelines for co-existing with bears, they are around.
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
