Rv Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

The RV Village 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 20 Full Hookup RV sites and 78 Water/Electric RV sites. Each RV site has a picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. Some sites have a bear-proof food locker.

The RV Village 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 and campfire ring with grate for cooking. Some sites have a bear-proof food storage locker. Flush toilets and showers are available in peak season, restroom facilities and dump station close during winter.

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.

Need to Know

There are absolutely no pets allowed at this resort other than service animals.
Restroom and Shower facilities are closed from mid November to mid May.
Dump Station is closed from mid November to mid May.
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 during peak season.
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in food storage lockers at the site or within RV.
1 Trailer or Mobile Home and 1 tent are allowed at site with the addition of a tow vehicle or additional vehicle.
Maximum 6 people per site.
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

Phone Number

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

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

The RV Village 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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