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
Parking and Transport
- 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
Lisa P
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Lake, river, Bike trail, this campground has it all!!!!
Kristin E
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great location across the street from a beach and market.
Kelley D
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great peaceful campground with excellent lake access. Spacious sites. Friendly hosts!
Amanda A
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We loved this campsite! It is close to a super cool market with fresh snacks. It’s also within miles of Tahoe City. We will definitely be coming back.
MIchael P
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Camp Hosts were very helpful and accommodating. Facilities were very clean. The location is very close to restaurants, beaches and a grocery store across the road all within walking distance.
Eric C
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The hosts are excellent. Bath rooms are in good condition. Access for large RVs is very poor. Scratches to paint and damage to rubber roofs are common. This is a USFS campground managed by a private company. I have complained in writing to that company and nothing get done. Private driveway standards for vegetation clearance in California are not even met. Fire trucks would not dare go into this campground. The campground will not allow campers to prune their trees to keep from scratching their RVs.
Joe C
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Small spaces overall. Great beach and clean restrooms. What more is there?
Patrick B
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Very bad site. This Campgound is located on a hill.
Uneven pad,table,fire pit. Adjacent sites had more than 20 people with 7 vehicles. All dirt site wit no privacy. We paid for two nights but only stayed one night it was so uncomfortable.
Maria K
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We enjoyed spending 4 days at this campsite. It was very close to William Kent beach, walking distance, as well as to a lot of bars and restaurants. The campsite was well kept and the hostesses, Lori and Judi with her cat Leo, were beyond friendly and a pleasure to chat with. We will definitely be back! ☺️
Erica A
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
LOVE camping at William Kent Campground. The campground is clean and the staff is so friendly.
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
