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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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Average nightly rates79 total sites
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66 sites
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10 sites
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3 sites
About William Kent Campground
Number of accommodations: 79
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2026 Season availability
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- Parking
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- 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
hitesh s
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Convenient location, beach, store, rental locations all right outside the campground. Great hosts - firewood for sale yes - Very poor/ no Verizon or ATT network.
Active juvenile bear in the area right now - we saw it in the evening roaming around at the campsites with many people around so be aware...
all sites on the periphery share a fence with houses so not so intimate a camping experience but thats what you should expect for being so close to amenities i guess in Tahoe area :)
David H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Space is located near restrooms that were clean and hand sanitizer was available. We were pleased with experience.
Glenn C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Convenient location for biking, restaurants, rafting, lake access. Surrounded by residences but looks woodsy. RV dump location poor, traffic can be blocked.
Stephen C
VerifiedJuly 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
ed and wife were very attentive and were willing to jump in and help out alot with various situations!
Grateful for them and the campsite!!
Super friendly folks!!
will definetly go back............
Aaron G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
William Kent campground is very well maintained and managed. The host we interacted with was lovely and very helpful. The toilet areas were very well maintained and there were also ample faucets for water supply. The campsites were spacious and there were many trees to provide shade, as well as opportunities to sling some hammocks. The only drawback to this campground that it seems like the property line backs-up against some nearby private properties on two sides, which doesn't make it seem as woodsy and away from civilization as you'd hope to feel at a campsite. This is only a very small gripe and does not hinder the experience much in a negative way. It is also a very short walk to the beach and a couple places to eat if you feel like taking a break from cooking at your site.
Aaron G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
William Kent campground is very well maintained and managed. The host we interacted with was lovely and very helpful. The toilet areas were very well maintained and there were also ample faucets for water supply. The campsites were spacious and there were many trees to provide shade, as well as opportunities to sling some hammocks. The only drawback to this campground that it seems like the property line backs-up against some nearby private properties on two sides, which doesn't make it seem as woodsy and away from civilization as you'd hope to feel at a campsite. This is only a very small gripe and does not hinder the experience much in a negative way. It is also a very short walk to the beach and a couple places to eat if you feel like taking a break from cooking at your site.
Peter M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Despite being a larger campground, the forested and hilly nature of the property allows for a relatively intimate and private feel. Access to the water across the street was perfect for our needs, but the beach is truly a small sliver of waterfront, thus in COVID times it is difficult to relax too much in that space.
Austin C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Clean and very spacious
Patricia B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
We had a wonderful time and can't wait to return.
Apoorva D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The experience at this campground was amazing! We camped here to celebrate my Girl-Friend's birthday around July 4th weekend and it didn't disappoint. Very close to the Beach. Bathrooms are not too bad, flush is always a plus point. Lots of beautiful birds and bats close by. Its a very good place for stargazing as well. The proximity to Tahoe City and north part of Lake Tahoe is very appealing.
My only complaint is the number of RVs in the campground can suffocate you when you are moving in or out. This happens because the angle of the parking is conducive for reverse parking which means big vehicles especially RVs would take substantial time holding up main road space. Though this does not take anything away from my 5 star review of my campsite.
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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