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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
Paul V
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The staff was friendly and helpful when asking for information about the area. The campsite was clean and quiet when we stayed there.
Ilya K
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Great well maintained campground in good location. Once all the crowds are gone it is really lovely.
Heiko B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Ein ruhiger Platz am Lake Tahoe, gegenüber der vielbefahrenen Straße ist ein kleiner Laden. Baden im kalten See ist möglich. es gibt eine Buslinie am See entlang bis in den Norden, nachts ist sie sogar kostenlos.
Linda T
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Peaceful, large site across from SunnySide at Lake Tahoe. One of our favorite "gotos".
Christian P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Super convenient and clean campground. The staff is very friendly.
Cameron I
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
This was a great, quiet, campsite with amenities (beach, store) right outside the entrance. There is also a popular breakfast restaurant next to the entrance if you don't feel like cleaning up after yourself. It is not remote, but it is a nice getaway from the city that puts you close to all the adventures awaiting at north Lake Tahoe!
Jeff K
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Nice campground. Clean facilities. Bizarre layout where the picnic bench, extended area, and your bear box are on the back side of your camper, not the front.
Kathi J
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground! We were there for a week and enjoyed every moment. Spacious site, close to bike trail along the lake, convenient location. The only negative comment can’t really be helped. Campground was there first, but it sure would be nice if the roads were a tad wider in places. Towing an RV through the campground must be done carefully! There are no lights in the restrooms and no showers. Just mentioning as a heads up if going there. That would not stop us from going back.
Holly H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Yurts
Our neighbors partied all night long for multiple nights and camp hosts did nothing to stop it. We will never go back.
Sharon H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND
The bathroom next to my site was not working and I didn't know that in advance. It is in a good location and close to beach. People who work there were friendly and helpful.
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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