Near Camp Richardson · California
Campgrounds near Camp Richardson
9 campgrounds in our data are within 6 miles of Camp Richardson: RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort, Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort, Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort, Fallen Leaf Campground, Tahoe Valley Campground, Emerald Bay State Park, Campground by the Lake, D.L. Bliss State Park and 1 more.
Summary
| Campground | From Camp Richardson | Max RV length | Hookups | Dogs | Booking | Agency | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | 0 mi | 40 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Full (water, electric, sewer) | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] |
| Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | 0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] |
| Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | 0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | 0.6 mi | 45 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] |
| Tahoe Valley Campground | 3 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Operator's own booking | Private — Thousand Trails | [1] |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 3.5 mi | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | Not listed | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Campground by the Lake | 3.7 mi | Not listed | None | Yes, leashed | Operator's own booking | City of South Lake Tahoe | [1] |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 5.5 mi | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | None | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Nevada Beach Campground | 5.8 mi | 45 ft | Not listed | Campground only | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Camp Richardson Resort runs three campgrounds on Forest Service land: an RV Village with 20 full-hookup and 78 water/electric sites (unpaved parking), open year-round, and two summer tent campgrounds — Badger's Den on the lake side of Highway 89 and Eagle's Nest across the street. [Recreation.gov][USDA Forest Service]
Camp Richardson Resort has a strict no pet policy. Recreation.gov lists a 12-month reservation window for all three campgrounds. [USDA Forest Service][Recreation.gov]
Fallen Leaf Campground, about 0.6 mile away (straight-line), has 206 sites including six yurts, and leashed pets are allowed. [Recreation.gov][USDA Forest Service]
Campgrounds in our six Lake Tahoe sections within 6 miles (straight-line) of Camp Richardson, nearest first. Distances are straight-line, not driving. Distances are straight-line. Official facts checked 2026-10-18; listing facts update with each feed refresh.
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Tahoe Valley Campground
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Campground by the Lake
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Compare at a glance: hookups, RV length, bear storage, season
Computed from official pages (linked tags) and listings; "Not listed" means no source we use states it. Official RV limits override listing lengths.
| Campground | Area | Hookups | Max RV length | Bear / food storage | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | 20 full-hookup and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) Recreation.gov | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | RV campground open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter USDA Forest Service |
| Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Bear-proof food locker at each campsite Recreation.gov | Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) USDA Forest Service |
| Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Bear-proof food locker at each campsite Recreation.gov | Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) USDA Forest Service |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 187 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | Typically open mid-May through mid-October; 2026 opening May 22 Recreation.gov |
| Tahoe Valley Campground | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · Thousand Trails | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Open year round (operator page; the Forest Service LTBMU camping page also lists Tahoe Valley as year-round) Thousand Trails |
| Emerald Bay State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (Emerald Bay State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food, beverages, toiletries and scented trash must go in the campsite's metal food locker except while eating or cooking; ice chests may not be stored in vehicles. Bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to a $1,000 fine) California State Parks | Eagle Point Campground and the Boat In Campground have closed for the 2026 season (page updated Aug 24, 2026) California State Parks |
| Campground by the Lake | South Lake Tahoe (CA) · City of South Lake Tahoe (Parks & Recreation) | None: no electric or water hookups at any campsite City of South Lake Tahoe | Not listed | Not listed | 2026 season: opens Friday May 1, 2026 and closes Monday October 26, 2026 (last overnight Sunday October 25). Reservations from opening day through September; October is first come, first served only. Loops D and E reservable from opening day, Loop F from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend; all of Loop C is first come, first served all season. No same-day reservations. City of South Lake Tahoe |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (D.L. Bliss State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food storage lockers are important and required (California State Parks) California State Parks | 2026: first come, first served through the night of September 30, when camping closed for the season; closed to vehicles from October 1 (walk-in day use) California State Parks |
| Nevada Beach Campground | Stateline & Zephyr Cove (NV) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | Seasons of use: May–October (2026 opening May 22) USDA Forest Service |
Hookups & rig specs
Rig length, pull-through, power, water, sewer and dump station. Blue linked tags are official sources; "Listing" tags come from the booking listing; "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
| Campground | Max rig length | Pull-through | Power (amps) | Water hookup | Sewer hookup | Dump station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | 40 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | 20 full-hookup and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) Recreation.gov | 98 of 98 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 21 of 98 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Dump station (closes in winter) Recreation.gov |
| Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 84 of 84 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 31 of 31 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | 187 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Recreation.gov | 23 of 196 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Tahoe Valley Campground | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Campground by the Lake | Not listed | Not listed | None: no electric or water hookups at any campsite City of South Lake Tahoe | Potable water at the entrance and community spigots in each loop City of South Lake Tahoe | Not listed | Dump station, free with a reservation ($15 for public use) City of South Lake Tahoe |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nevada Beach Campground | 45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service | 0 of 51 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Booking & price
| Stay | Run by | From Lake Tahoe | Max rig (listed / official) | Hookups & power | Booking | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort | Recreation.gov | 11.2 mi | Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length) | 20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) | Not listed | $50/night |
| Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | Recreation.gov | 11.2 mi | 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $50/night |
| Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort | Recreation.gov | 11.2 mi | 31 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $50/night |
| Fallen Leaf Campground | Recreation.gov | 11.8 mi | Longest RV site listed: 187 ft (187 of 187 RV sites list a length) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Recreation.gov: individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites up to 12 months | $47/night |
| Tahoe Valley Campground | Thousand Trails | 13.3 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Online on the operator's site | Not listed |
| Emerald Bay State Park | California State Parks | 10.1 mi | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $25/night |
| Campground by the Lake | City of South Lake Tahoe (Parks & Recreation) | 11.2 mi | Not listed | None: no electric or water hookups at any campsite | CivicRec online for Loops D–F (May–Sept); Loop C and October first come, first served | Not listed |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | California State Parks | 7.7 mi | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $35/night |
| Nevada Beach Campground | Recreation.gov | 9.1 mi | Official limit 45 ft maximum vehicle length (Forest Service) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Not listed | $47/night |
Head-to-head
- Compare Fallen Leaf vs Camp Richardson
- Compare D.L. Bliss State Park vs Emerald Bay State Park
- Compare Nevada Beach Campground vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort
- Compare Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort
- Compare Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs Fallen Leaf Campground
- Compare Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort
- Compare Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort vs Fallen Leaf Campground
- Compare Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort
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Sources
- Recreation.gov — RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort (checked 2026-10-18)
- USDA Forest Service — Camp Richardson Resort (checked 2026-10-18)
- Recreation.gov — Fallen Leaf Campground (checked 2026-10-18)
- USDA Forest Service — Fallen Leaf Campground (checked 2026-10-18)