Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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.

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. 

Notifications and Alerts

• Due to a mapping error Campsites 53 & 54 have been switched. This will be corrected on Recreation.gov soon. In the meantime, please be aware that site 54 is on the even side and site 53 is on the odd side when booking your reservations for 2025. Thank you for your patience as we work to fix this error.

Need to Know

• 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. 

• Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in the provided food storage lockers at the site.

• Single Tent Sites - Maximum of 6 people, 2 tents, 1 Vehicle (1 additional parking pass may be purchased)

  Double Tent Sites - Maximum of 12 people, 4 tents, 2 Vehicle (2 additional parking passes may be purchased)

  Triple Tent Sites - Maximum of 18 people, 6 tents, 3 Vehicle (3 additional parking passes may be purchased)

• Campfires are permitted in the provided designated metal fire rings only, and must be attended at all times.

• Charcoal BBQs are not allowed within the campgrounds or on the beach. 

• Quiet time is between 10pm and 8am.

• Reservation holders must be present at check-in with ID.

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.

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!

Contact Information

Mailing

PO BOX 16754 South Lake Tahoe CA 96151

Physical

1900 Jameson Beach Rd South Lake Tahoe CA 96150

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (800)544-1801 or (530)541-1801

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

• Site 16, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 67, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 7, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 3, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 64, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 32, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 44, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 48, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 51, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 58, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 73, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 6, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 8, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 54, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 75, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 74, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 81, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 71, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 49, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 5, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 82, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 72, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 83, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 9, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 55, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 46, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 65, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 45, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 59, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 34, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 57, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 84, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 4, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 35, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 39, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 79, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 70, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 63, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 56, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 41, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 66, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 77, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 60, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 62, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 61, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 53, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 42, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 50, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 2, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 78, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 47, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 68, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 69, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 40, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 76, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop Sugar Pine Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 80, Loop Cedar Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop Aspen Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 52, Loop Willow Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric

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