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Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort
California · South Lake Tahoe (CA)
Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort is in South Lake Tahoe, CA, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites.
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
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 | Eagle's Nest is across Highway 89 from Badger's Den, a short walk from Lake Tahoe [USDA Forest Service] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Eagle's Nest 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 (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
- 31 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).
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
- Showers on site (per listing).
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Your dates & setup
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Site & accommodation options
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Standard Nonelectric
22 sites like thisUp to 12 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
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Lowest open: Standard Nonelectric
Available for your dates · 22 sites
$50/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort, not driving.
- 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-comeBadger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort0.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestFallen Leaf Campground0.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
Live from Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 92 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 93 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 95 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 96 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 97 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 98 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 100 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 101 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 102 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 103 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 104 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 105 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 106 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 107 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 108 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 109 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 110 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 111 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 113 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 114 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 115 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $50 |
| 94 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $50 |
| 99 standard nonelectric | R | R | $50 |
| 112 standard nonelectric | R | ✓ | $50 |
| 85 standard nonelectric | C | C | $100 |
| 86 standard nonelectric | C | C | $100 |
| 87 standard nonelectric | R | C | $100 |
| 88 standard nonelectric | R | R | $100 |
| 89 standard nonelectric | C | C | $100 |
| 90 standard nonelectric | C | C | $100 |
✓ 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 $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort?
- 31 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
- Does Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- When is Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort open?
- Summer tent campground; 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates) Official
- How do I reserve a site at Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- What are the food storage rules at Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort?
- Bear-proof food locker at each campsite. Official
- Are pets allowed at Eagle's Nest at Camp Richardson Resort?
- No (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
dzoanna n ★ 1 · Oct 2025Didn't even have picnic table and you pay over 100$ per night. For what? It was the worse camp site I have ever been and I camp atleas 4 times a year
Shun S ★ 5 · Oct 2025Large campsite, clean bathroom with flushing toilets, convenient location.
Kellie W ★ 3 · Sep 2025Gorgeous setting! Bring ear plugs at night for the car alarms (people set off to scare away the bears), and coyotes howling. Nice that they have bathrooms and showers but they are heavily used.
Location
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
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
Eagles Nest 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 25 double standard tent sites and 6 standard triple 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 in …
Amenities
Bike RentalsBoat DockBoat RentalsBoat TripsCampfire RingsCoin ShowersFirewoodFlush ToiletsFood Storage LockerGeneral StoreIceMarinaPaved ParkingPaved RoadsPicnic TablesRestaurant
Nearby activities
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric Cultural SiteHotel Lodge Resort Fs OwnedJet SkiingKayakingMountain BikingPaddlingSwimmingHorseback Riding
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 31 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Road & site access
- Listing 31 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing No
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (2 reports)
- Water
- Listing Water at 31 sites
- Shade
- Listing 20 of 31 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
Available for your dates · 22 sitesSites from $50/night
Build around it
Things to do near Emerald Bay
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
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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Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up in Lake Tahoe2022 Forest River RP-193**WE TOW & SET-UP for You!
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Delivery
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia RVshare
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- Booking & agency
- Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- Near landmarks
- Campgrounds near Emerald Bay · Campgrounds near D.L. Bliss State Park · Campgrounds near Camp Richardson · Campgrounds near Zephyr Cove
- Nearest alternatives
- RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort (0 mi) · Badger's Den at Camp Richardson Resort (0 mi) · Fallen Leaf Campground (0.6 mi)
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