State: Northern California
Address 1: West of Lake Valley.
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 300
Elevation: 6306
County: El Dorado
Free: No
About: A year round destination resort, Camp Richardson Resort and Marina offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation in Lake Tahoe in the spring, summer, winter and fall. Warm seasons provide hiking, biking, beach-going, waterplay, boat rentals, fishing, and more. Snowy seasons offer cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowplay and nearby ice-skating and sledding. The campground is just a short walk from Lake Tahoe with over 200 tent sites in two locations nestled in the shelter of towering pine trees. Badger’s Den Campground, located on the lake side of Highway 89; and Eagle’s Nest, across the street from Badger’s Den Campground, offer two tent campground options for the summer visitor. Enjoy Camp Richardson’s full amenities while camping including a full-service marina with boat rentals, lakeside restaurant, general store, mountain sports center, and ice-cream parlor are all within a short walk. Enjoy the exquisite nature that Lake Tahoe has to offer, just steps from the conveniences of a full resort.
Usage: Heavy
Closest Towns: South Lake Tahoe (CA)
Water: Yes
Restrictions: Camp Richardson Resort has a strict no pet policy.
Restrooms: Flush Toilet
Directions: Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina is located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road). From Sacramento, take Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe and proceed north past the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 89 (the “”Y””). Look for Camp Richardson Hotel and Resort signage on the right hand side.