Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort
Closed for the winter season. Opens May 22, 2026. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
About
Badger's Den Campground provides a Lake Tahoe camping experience that combines natural beauty with resort convenience. The campground features 66 single and 18 double standard tent sites, each equipped with a bear-proof food locker, picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. All sites have paved parking pads. The campground sits in a fragrant pine forest at 6,225 feet elevation on Lake Tahoe's southern shore. Historic Camp Richardson Resort surrounds the campground with amenities including a general store with deli, bar and grill, full-service marina, ice cream parlor, and mountain sports center with watercraft rentals. A paved bike path leads to sandy beach access in about 10 minutes. Recreational opportunities include biking, fishing, hiking, swimming, kayaking, paddling, and visiting the nearby Tallac Historic Site. Check-in is handled at the Eagle's Nest Campground Kiosk located across Highway 89. Reservation holders must be present at check-in with valid ID. The campground enforces a strict no-pets policy with only service animals permitted. Maximum stay is limited to 14 consecutive nights per Forest Order.
Directions
From Sacramento, take US Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe and proceed north past the intersection of US 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 US Highway 50 to South Shore. The campground is located 3 miles south of Tahoe City on California Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road).
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $53 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 494-2228 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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