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
Nikki J
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The campground itself was good however the bathrooms could use an upgrade. Firewood was $15 a bundle..yikes.
Judy Lynn T
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We liked the close proximity to the public beach on Lake Tahoe and also the close proximity to our son’s place. However, at our campsite, the phone coverage was sketchy.
Andrei S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Second time staying at William Kent, great location and experience. Everything is in order, bathrooms are clean. The site is spacious.
On the last morning a bear came for breakfast, a manged to steal a cooler from one of sites (not mine), so try lock everything all the time.
Jon R
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great campground!
Yeji Y
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Campground was clean, people were courteous, and the facilities were clean. We loved the close access to the William Kent Beach as well. As read on reviews, there were bears at the campground. Scary but also exciting!
Ron S
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Paid for tent camping with a 30' trailer spot, as availble for purchasing on the website, same as it has been every time we stayed in the past over many years. When we arrived, we were forced to pay an additional $10/day for the trailer we were towing. They insisted it counted as a second vehicle because it was not a 'tent-trailer.' Seems unethical since it was absolutely was not a second vehicle and not stated on the website! We have stayed there many times over the years without this levied extra bogus fee. This along with no showers, reserved campsites being unavailable where there are no-shows, and typical swarms of yellow jackets, makes William Kent a deal-breaker to stay there again, sad...
Stephanie S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Very clean campground and walking distance to the lake. We will for sure be coming back!!
Amy B
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts were great ! Site was clean and spacious enough. Enjoyed being able to bring the dog . Beautiful trees and scenery. Close to everything you may need or forgotten:)
Ann D
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot, close to nature and food. Late season was great because it was not crowded. Very clean grounds and bathrooms.
Vicki L
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Beautiful flat campsite. Easy walk to beach, bike trails, and restaurant. Very few campers in Oct. Perfect weather. Love this place!
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
