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Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort
California · South Lake Tahoe (CA)
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort is in South Lake Tahoe, CA, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe3.8 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Up to 12 months ahead (Recreation.gov facility rules) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Bear-proof food locker at each campsite [Recreation.gov] |
| Season | Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) [USDA Forest Service] |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Camp Richardson Resort has a strict no pet policy [USDA Forest Service] |
| Lake access | Badger's Den is on the lake side of Highway 89, a short walk from Lake Tahoe [USDA Forest Service] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin: 2026 Opening Dates (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — Camp Richardson Resort (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- No Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Bike Rentals
- Boat Dock
- Boat Rentals
- Boat Trips
- Campfire Rings
- Coin Showers
Why stay here?
- 3.8 mi from Emerald Bay (straight-line).
- Rated 4.0★ across 53 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Standard Nonelectric
66 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$53/night
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Standard Nonelectric
18 sites like thisUp to 12 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$106/night
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- Closest public campgroundRV Village at Camp Richardson Resort0.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesRV Electric: $50/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey6.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
- Closest public / first-comeEagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort0.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesStandard Nonelectric: $50/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestFallen Leaf Campground0.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 84 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 30 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 31 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 32 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 33 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 34 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 35 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 36 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 37 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 38 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 57 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
| 58 standard nonelectric | – | – | $53 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort?
- 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
- Does Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- When is Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort open?
- Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) Official
- How do I reserve a site at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- What are the food storage rules at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort?
- Bear-proof food locker at each campsite. Official
- Are pets allowed at Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort?
- No (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Bin T ★ 5 · Oct 2025We stay at the site 73, I believe. You need check-in before or after settle down your tent. Call the site for how to check in. It has a narrow juggled path walkable to the pope beach. The nearby restrooms have flush toilets. I remember it has plugs for your hair dryers. We didn’t use the plugs for safety concern, for not sure if it’s well maintained or not. The shower rooms with hot water are separated from the restrooms, kind of small but enough space just not for accessibility. This site also has many token operated bathroom with toilet and shower in the same room, more convenient and more privacy.
James S ★ 5 · Oct 2025Perfect for us. Nice sites and amenities
Kevin B ★ 4 · Oct 2025Nice campground with clean facilities. My campsite afforded decent privacy. Would definitely go back.
Location
11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
3.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- No
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Badger’s Den Campground provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other. Featuring beach access, and all the amenities you can think of within walking distance, guests get to bask in the remarkable beauty of Tahoe without sacrificing the resort experience. The campground has 66 single standard tent sites and 18 standard double tent sites. Each campsite has a bear-proof food locker, picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. Tent camping only in this campground. No RVs allowed.Historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation i…
Amenities
Bike RentalsBoat DockBoat RentalsBoat TripsCampfire RingsCoin ShowersFirewoodFlush ToiletsFood Storage LockerGeneral StoreIceMarinaPaved ParkingPaved RoadsPicnic TablesRestaurant
Nearby activities
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At a glance: all 17 facts with sources
At a glance
Managed by USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing 84 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Road & site access
- Listing 84 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing No
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 1 (15 reports), AT&T 2 (14 reports), Verizon 2 (12 reports)
- Water
- Listing Water at 84 sites
- Shade
- Listing 53 of 84 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Bear & food storage
- Bear-proof food locker at each campsite Source: Recreation.gov
- Season
- Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) Source: USDA Forest Service
- Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 3.8 mi · Sand Harbor 19.1 mi
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