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Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Upcoming Availability

7 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

1

site

Thu, Jul 30

1

site

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

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Sun, Aug 2

4

sites

Mon, Aug 3

None

available

Tue, Aug 4

6

sites

Wed, Aug 5

10

sites

Thu, Aug 6

3

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Fri, Aug 7

None

available

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Eagles Nest Campground provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other. Eagles Nest 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

Eagles Nest 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 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.

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.

31 mapped sites

Campsites

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

Site 96

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

shade

Site 105

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

shade

Site 111

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 88

White Bark Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

18

people

No

shade

Site 89

White Bark Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

18

people

Yes

shade

Site 85

White Bark Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

18

people

Yes

shade

Site 113

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 108

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 91

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 104

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 98

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 106

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

shade

Site 110

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 115

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 92

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 90

White Bark Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

18

people

Yes

shade

Site 103

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

shade

Site 99

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

shade

Site 93

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

shade

Site 100

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

—

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 107

Lodgepole Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 97

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

shade

Site 101

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 95

Jeffrey Loop

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

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vehicle

12

people

No

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

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Surrounding campgrounds

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Rv Village Campground At Camp Richardson Resort

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0 mi

Badgers Den 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 Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 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 Eagles Nest 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.