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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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About William Kent Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (702)
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
Kathleen A
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
It was a great last minute spot. The areas were far enough away from either people who tent camp and RV could share the space. We tent camp and we were never bothered.
Steve C
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
If it sounds too good to be true to camp right beside Lake Tahoe, it kind of is. First, the awkwardness of literally camping in people's backyards is just...odd - our site abutted 3 backyards within 20 ft. Second, the surface of the camping area was like moon dust - never seen anything like it - if you don't mind getting powdered dirt on *everything*, this may not bother you but we found it to be a dirt/dust cloud. Third, we had the unfortunate circumstances where a group near our site partied like it was 1999 until after 2am - despite the hosts warning them firmly at 10pm, they ignored and continued - we and I believe 3 other surrounding campers vacated early after it was clear they weren't going to be evicted. Our long planned long weekend was destroyed. Fourth, and sad, Lake Tahoe has become completely overrun beyond imagination and has reached a tipping point this Summer, likely due to COVID driving camping demand - we tried to drive around the lake to find a place to hike or SUP and found literally 4+ mile backups of parked cars by every slightly interesting attraction lake-wide with people totally ignoring social distancing to boot. Tahoe might need to consider imposing some visitor count restrictions. We also noted the valid protesters complaining about rampant visitors leaving trash everywhere. FAR too many people, too much late night partying ruining it for families, too much disrespect for the beauty in our opinion.
MARLENE Z
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great campground will definitely be coming back! Lake Tahoe right across the street, market near by and restaurants. Even saw Boo the bear! Love that weekend.
Dini V
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Love the location, and it's a well maintained site. Easy access to lots of outdoors, and convenient options for food and supplies.
Katherine C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
well maintained. Great hosts- very organized.
Sheila S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Beautiful! Secluded and quiet.
Anthony M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Loved this campground. Walking distance to the beach across the street, kids loved it. Would definitely stay here again.
Amy k
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great place! Best location
Karen M
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Thanks
Laura H
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Campground was clean and well maintained, camp hosts were friendly and available but not obtrusive.
Location & Directions for William Kent Campground
1995 West Lake Bldv, Tahoe City, CA 96145 United States
Elevation: 1,902 ft
Getting There
William Kent Campground is 2 mi south of Tahoe City on California Highway 89.
Highway access
William Kent Campground is accessible via California Highway 89, located approximately 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
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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