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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.
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
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| 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 |
Booking, water, access and rig fit side by side
Read comparison →Booking, water, access and rig fit side by side
Read comparison →Booking, water, access and rig fit side by side
Read comparison →| Not listed |
| Dogs | Camp Richardson Resort has a strict no pet policy [USDA Forest Service] |
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| Lake access | Badger's Den is on the lake side of Highway 89, a short walk from Lake Tahoe [USDA Forest Service] |
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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.
Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider.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 | Sa 7 | 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
No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
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.
11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
3.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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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…
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.
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 3.8 mi · Sand Harbor 19.1 mi
This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort, not driving.
