RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort

California · South Lake Tahoe (CA)

RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort is in South Lake Tahoe, CA, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has RV sites.

4.0 (91 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
South Lake Tahoe, CA
11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe3.8 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorUSDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
BookingRecreation.gov — Up to 12 months ahead (Recreation.gov facility rules) [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNo official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 40 ft [Recreation.gov]
Bear storageForest Order 19-24-03: unattended food and refuse must be in a bear-resistant container (bear boxes, wildlife-resistant dumpsters) [USDA Forest Service]
SeasonRV campground open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter [USDA Forest Service]
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer) — 20 full-hookup and 78 water/electric RV sites (unpaved parking) [Recreation.gov]
DogsCamp Richardson Resort has a strict no pet policy [USDA Forest Service]

Sources: Recreation.gov — RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — LTBMU Food and Refuse Storage (Forest Order 19-24-03) (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): Reserve ahead. Camp Richardson's RV campground is open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter, and the dump station closes in winter. Source: USDA Forest Service — Camp Richardson Resort

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
21 full-hookup, 77 electric sites Listing
Pull-through / back-in
Not listed — check with campground
Booking
Not listed — check with campground
Getting there
11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Bike Rentals
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Rentals
  • Boat Trips
  • Campfire Rings
  • Dump Station

Why stay here?

  • 3.8 mi from Emerald Bay (straight-line).
  • 21 full-hookup RV sites, listed for rigs up to 40 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 91 guest reviews.

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RV Electric
5 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftElectric
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$50/night
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RV Electric
14 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftElectric
✓ Fits your setup
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$50/night
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RV Electric
5 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftElectric
✓ Fits your setup
Available for both nights

Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “RV Electric”.

$60/night
≈ $120 est. total
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✓ 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

Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort have RV hookups?
20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) Official
When is RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort open?
RV campground open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter. Official
What are the food storage rules at RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
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. Official
Are pets allowed at RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
No (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Scott L ★ 4 · Oct 2025
Friendly check in. It appears nearly all sites are VERY unlevel. Power pedestal is so close to road it limited how deeply into the site we could park. Love the location and trees. Bathrooms are astonishingly ancient with much decay.
Don H ★ 5 · Oct 2025
My family and I had a great time at the campground! Very clean spot and well kept! Definitely will be back!
Sam C ★ 5 · Oct 2025
Camp Richardson was my first adult RV experience and it was perfect for what I needed. It was clean, in a woodsy setting (I loved the tall pines), The Grove on site, and a nice general store, and it was close to town. I loved it.

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

The RV Village 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 20 Full Hookup RV sites and 78 Water/Electric RV sites. Each RV site has a picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. Some sites have a bear-proof food locker.Historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation in Lake Tahoe. Recreational activities include biking, c…

Amenities

Bike RentalsBoat DockBoat RentalsBoat TripsCampfire RingsDump StationElectric HookupsFirewoodFlush ToiletsGeneral StoreIceMarinaPaved RoadsPicnic TablesRestaurantShowersWater Hookups

Nearby activities

BikingBoatingDay Use AreaCampingFishingHikingHistoric Cultural SiteHorseback RidingHotel Lodge Resort Fs OwnedJet SkiingKayakingMountain BikingPaddlingSwimming
At a glance: all 18 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 Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 21 full-hookup, 77 electric sites
Electric service
20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) Source: Recreation.gov
Road & site access
Listing 98 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing No
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (30 reports), AT&T 2 (26 reports), T-Mobile 1 (17 reports)
Water
Flush toilets and showers in peak season; restrooms and dump station close in winter Source: Recreation.govListing Water at 98 sites
Shade
Listing 75 of 98 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
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
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 Source: USDA Forest Service
Season
RV campground open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter Source: USDA Forest Service
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Booking
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 3.8 mi · Sand Harbor 19.1 mi

Available for your dates · 24 sitesRV site from $50/night
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For your RV

  • Longest RV site listed here: 40 ft.
  • Dump station listed on site.
  • Full-hookup sites listed.
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Where RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort fits

Area
South Lake Tahoe campgrounds
Booking & agency
Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
By rig & style
Full-hookup RV parks at Lake Tahoe · Big-rig-friendly campgrounds (40 ft+) · Van & truck camper camping at Lake Tahoe
Near landmarks
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