Weekend availability at Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 4:35 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 3 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open41/81 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open50/81 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort?
as of September 19Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 84
About this campground
Overview 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. Recreation Historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation in Lake Tahoe. Recreational activities include biking, camping, fishing, hiking, sandy beach access, boating, paddling and more! Facilities Badger's Den Campground is nestled in the beautiful pines of the Sierra Nevadas. A short 10 minute walk to Lake Tahoe along a paved bike path. There is a Bar and Grill, General Store with Deli, Full Service Marina, and Ice Cream Parlor on site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grate for cooking, and a bear-proof food storage locker. Tent sites have paved parking pads. Accessible flush toilets and coin operated showers are available. Tent camping only in this campground. No RVs allowed. Fire wood and camping supplies are available for purchase at the General Store. Check in is at the Eagle's Nest Campground Kiosk located across HWY 89. On-site security, Property is staffed 24 hrs. This is not a pet-friendly resort. Only service dogs accepted. Natural Features The resort’s unrivaled location on Lake Tahoe’s southern shore offers access to breathtaking natural wonders at an elevation of 6225 feet. Guests are surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe, the towering Sierra Nevada mountains, and the lush, fragrant forests of the surrounding area. The resort’s scenic beauty is a constant invitation for outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to water sports. Nearby Attractions Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 494-2228.
Getting there
Badger's Den Campground is located 3 miles south of Tahoe City, on California Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road). From Sacramento, take U.S. Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe and proceed north past the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Highway 89 (the "Y"). Look for the Camp Richardson Resort sign on the right side of the Highway. From North Shore (I-80, Reno, Truckee) take Highway 89 or U.S. Highway 50 to South Shore.
Activities
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- PADDLING
- SWIMMING
- BIKING
- BOATING
- CAMPING
- DAY USE AREA
- FISHING
- HIKING
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT FS OWNED
- JET SKIING
- KAYAKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson ResortLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit0 mi
- Kiva Picnic AreaCalifornia0 mi
- RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson ResortLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit0 mi
- ValhallaCalifornia0 mi
- Baldwin BeachLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit1 mi
- Fallen Leaf CampgroundLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit1 mi
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