Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs Fallen Leaf Campground: side-by-side comparison
Booking, water, access and rig fit side by side.
Public-agency campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort | Fallen Leaf Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit) |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (53 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 5.0 (1363 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Recreation.gov: individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites up to 12 months (Recreation.gov) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $47/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 187 ft (187 of 187 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | Not listed — check with campground | 23 pull-through, 173 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 84 paved site driveways (listing) | 190 paved site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Water at 84 sites (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | No (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Bear & food storage | Bear-proof food locker at each campsite (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) |
| Season | Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) (USDA Forest Service) | Typically open mid-May through mid-October; 2026 opening May 22 (Recreation.gov) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 1 (15 reports), AT&T 2 (14 reports), Verizon 2 (12 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (486 reports), AT&T 1 (386 reports), T-Mobile 1 (230 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 53 of 84 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 195 of 196 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | Most National Forest campgrounds at Lake Tahoe: 14-day limit per calendar year and six people per campsite (USDA Forest Service); 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 11.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.7 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort or Fallen Leaf Campground?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort is closer: 11.2 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 11.8 miles for Fallen Leaf Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort and Fallen Leaf Campground?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Fallen Leaf Campground: Recreation.gov: individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites up to 12 months (Recreation.gov).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Fallen Leaf Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs Fallen Leaf Campground?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing). Fallen Leaf Campground: Longest RV site listed: 187 ft (187 of 187 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort and Fallen Leaf Campground?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: Water at 84 sites (listing). Fallen Leaf Campground: Not listed — check with campground.
Is there cell service at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort or Fallen Leaf Campground?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 1 (15 reports), AT&T 2 (14 reports), Verizon 2 (12 reports) (listing). Fallen Leaf Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (486 reports), AT&T 1 (386 reports), T-Mobile 1 (230 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort and Fallen Leaf Campground?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort is rated 4.0 from 53 reviews on Recreation.gov; Fallen Leaf Campground is rated 5.0 from 1363 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: live availability, sites and rules
- Fallen Leaf Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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