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
Jane D
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We had a wonderful long weekend. Great restroom facilities. Very friendly staff
Swetha C
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The campsite 45 was perfect! Close to everything.
Caitlin W
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Amazing staff. Very clean and nice campsites. Amazing camping trip thanks guys.
Sandy A
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
beatuiful camp ground and staff is very friendly
Douglas T
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We got spot 45,46 and 47 all the spot were big and spacious lots of room for more than just three tents lots of trees if you don’t like the sun but enough open air to see the start and get some sun in the morning, would def get this spot again if you wish to explore the north of Lake Tahoe don’t get it if your trying to stay near emerald bay or South Lake Tahoe it’s around 45 mins or farther
Dioscelina b
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Stayed for just one night. The host is very nice ! Took a star off because it’s next to the boat storage lot and woke up to the metal banging sounds in the morning. It sounded frightful
DAVID M
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts very nice and helpful
mohammad s
VerifiedMay 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
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Melissa W
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
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Krista H
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Camped here several times. Last trip in August 2020 had a Momma bear and her two cubs come into camp. Only problem with this was a young couple didn't latch their bear locker correctly so the mom got into it and was eating very loudly. The guy tried to scare her off by repeatedly honking his horn most of the night. Rangers did come and camp hosts but failed to remedy the situation. Babies were up in the tree crying for a long time.
Since I was in a tent close by and a woman all alone this was very upsetting for me. I will be renting a yurt next time I camp there. Still love the place and love all the wildlife it has to offer.
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
