Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: side-by-side comparison
Booking, water, access and rig fit side by side.
Verdict: Pick RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort for full hookups.
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 | RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) | USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (53 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (91 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | 21 full-hookup, 77 electric sites (listing) |
| Electric service | Not listed — check with campground | 20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) (Recreation.gov) |
| Road & site access | 84 paved site driveways (listing) | 98 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Water at 84 sites (listing) | Flush toilets and showers in peak season; restrooms and dump station close in winter (Recreation.gov); Water at 98 sites (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | No (listing) | No (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) | RV campground open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter (USDA Forest Service) |
| 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 2 (30 reports), AT&T 2 (26 reports), T-Mobile 1 (17 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 53 of 84 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 75 of 98 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | 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) | 11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.8 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 RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort is closer: 11.2 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 11.2 miles for RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort and RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: Not listed — check with campground.
Which has hookups for an RV?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: 20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) (Recreation.gov).
How long an RV fits at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 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 RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: Water at 84 sites (listing). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: Flush toilets and showers in peak season; restrooms and dump station close in winter (Recreation.gov); Water at 98 sites (listing).
Is there cell service at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort or RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
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). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (30 reports), AT&T 2 (26 reports), T-Mobile 1 (17 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort and RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort is rated 4.0 from 53 reviews on Recreation.gov; RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort is rated 4.0 from 91 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: live availability, sites and rules
- RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: live availability, sites and rules
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