Adventure
California · West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA)
William Kent Campground is in Tahoe City, CA, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites and glamping or cabin units.
Listed from $42 vs $30/night
Read comparison →RVs to 57 ft vs 30 ft · listed from $42 vs $20/night
Read comparison →RVs to 57 ft vs 50 ft · 7.2 vs 16.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 40 ft [Recreation.gov] |
| Bear storage | Forest Order 19-24-03: unattended food and refuse must be in a bear-resistant container (bear boxes, wildlife-resistant dumpsters) [USDA Forest Service] |
| Season | 2026 opening May 22 (LTBMU opening dates); closing date not listed [USDA Forest Service] |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Max 2 pets per site; no pets on beaches; pet rules strictly enforced [USDA Forest Service] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov — William Kent Campground (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — LTBMU Food and Refuse Storage (Forest Order 19-24-03) (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin: 2026 Opening Dates (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — William Kent Campground (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”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
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 79 sites.
| Site | Sa 7 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 057 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 054 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 055 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 052 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 065 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 045 standard nonelectric |
Longest RV site listed: 57 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Rose M ★ 5 · Oct 2025Great location. Barb at the front gate was very pleasant and helpful. We loved being able to walk to Sunny side restaurant and the walking and biking trail along the lake.
Vicki L ★ 5 · Oct 2025Beautiful flat campsite. Easy walk to beach, bike trails, and restaurant. Very few campers in Oct. Perfect weather. Love this place!
Ann D ★ 5 · Oct 2025Beautiful spot, close to nature and food. Late season was great because it was not crowded. Very clean grounds and bathrooms.
7.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
2 mi to Tahoe City (straight-line)
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William Kent Campground sits on Lake Tahoe's west shore about 2 miles south of Tahoe City along California Highway 89, occupying more than 80 sites within a neighborhood setting where tall pines, cedars and firs create pockets of privacy amid shallow gullies and low ridges. The campground straddles the highway and includes a busy, well-used day-use area directly across the road for lake access, so expect easier access to water-based recreation but also some traffic noise compared with more remote sites. There are 79 sites in all: 76 that accommodate both RVs and tents and three glamping yurts.…
Managed by USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; operated by California Land Management). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Picks are 57 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNO
Pick up near RNO
Delivers to Lake Tahoe| – |
| $42 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 066 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 071 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 062 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 056 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 070 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 060 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 072 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 061 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 069 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 053 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 058 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | $42 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 12.7 mi · Emerald Bay 13.1 mi
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from William Kent Campground, not driving.
