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RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · South Lake Tahoe · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

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RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort campground
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Weekend availability at RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 2:34 AM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Limited
    4/98 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    30/98 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    58/98 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    82/98 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    91/98 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 RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort?

as of September 17

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check RV Village Campground 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.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 17Open
Nov 7Open
Nov 28Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 28Open
Nov 25Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
98
Electric sites
98
Water hookups
98
Sewer hookups
21
Max rig length
25 ft
RV Electric

About this campground

Overview 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. 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 The RV Village 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 and campfire ring with grate for cooking. Some sites have a bear-proof food storage locker. Flush toilets and showers are available in peak season, restroom facilities and dump station close during winter.     Fire wood and camping supplies are available for purchase at the General Store.    Check in is at the Eagles Nest Campground Kiosk located on 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 494-2228. Nearby Attractions  Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac.

Getting there

The RV Village 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.

Elevation
6,251 ft
Directions
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Activities

  • BIKING
  • BOATING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT FS OWNED
  • JET SKIING
  • KAYAKING
  • MOUNTAIN BIKING
  • PADDLING
  • SWIMMING

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