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Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
FSU.S. Forest Service — South Lake Tahoe · California · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
| Location | South Lake Tahoe · California · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · 38.93444, -120.04081 · Map |
| Sites | 84 public sites counted from the federal listing — 84 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 84 sites Water hookups at 0 of 84 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 84 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 84 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Phone | (800)544-1801 or (530)541-1801 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
South Lake Tahoe · California · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | South Lake Tahoe · California · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 84 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10305353 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.