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Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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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 5

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 16

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 22

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 24

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 6

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 57

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 12

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 70

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 66

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 60

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 31

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 29

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 80

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 3

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 81

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 50

Willow Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

shade

Site 78

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 7

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 8

Aspen Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 32

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 21

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 69

Cedar Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site 36

Sugar Pine Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

6

people

No

shade

Site 75

Cedar 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.

Rv Village Campground At Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

0 mi

Eagles Nest 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

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.