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Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Upcoming Availability

8 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Sun, Jul 26

3

sites

Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

None

available

Wed, Jul 29

2

sites

Thu, Jul 30

9

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

4

sites

Mon, Aug 3

5

sites

Tue, Aug 4

15

sites

Wed, Aug 5

18

sites

Thu, Aug 6

16

sites

Fri, Aug 7

None

available

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Badger’s Den Campground provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other. Badger's Den Campground is nestled in the beautiful pines of the Sierra Nevadas. The resort’s unrivaled location on Lake Tahoe’s southern shore offers access to breathtaking natural wonders at an elevation of 6225 feet.

reservation Window

12 Months

max Stay

14 nights

max Concurrent Stay

100 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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!

Nearby Attractions

Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

84 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 17

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 82

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 53

Willow Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 38

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 22

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 71

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 5

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 26

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 35

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 33

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 78

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 40

Willow Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 67

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 7

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 36

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 72

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 65

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 63

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 29

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 23

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 37

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 10

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 52

Willow Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 21

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

There are absolutely no pets allowed at this resort other than service animals.
Tent camping only in this campground. No RVs allowed.
Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December).
Check-in is at the Kiosk at the entry to the Eagle's Nest Campground off of HWY 89.

More at Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

0 mi

Rv Village Campground At Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

0 mi

Fallen Leaf Campground

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

0.6 mi

Emerald Bay SP

4 mi

D.L. Bliss SP

4.5 mi

Zephyr Cove Rv & Campground

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

7.1 mi

Common questions

Is Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 8 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 12 Months for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.