Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Badgers Den Campground typically closes in early October and reopens in late spring. The resort's hotel, cabins, and RV campground remain open year-round, but Badgers Den tent camping is not available during winter months.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:44AM PST until February 11 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. At Lake Tahoe level, 3 to 6 inches, with 6 to 12 inches along and west of Highway 89. Wind gusts up to 35 mph, with gusts reaching 75 mph along the Sierra crest. Wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes, as well as the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
About
Badgers Den Campground at historic Camp Richardson Resort offers an exceptional Lake Tahoe camping experience that balances outdoor adventure with convenient resort amenities. Situated on the south shore of Lake Tahoe at 6,225 feet elevation, the campground features 84 tent sites across six loops: Cedar, Lodgepole, Jeffrey, Aspen, Sugar Pine, and Willow. The campground includes 66 single sites (limited to 2 tents) and 18 double sites on Willow Loop (accommodating up to 4 tents). Each site comes equipped with a bear-proof food locker, picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. The campground's location within the resort complex provides remarkable convenience. Guests enjoy walking distance access to sandy Lake Tahoe beaches, the resort marina, restaurants, an ice cream parlor, a general store, and recreational equipment rentals for activities like biking, fishing, paddling, and boating. The surrounding area offers access to hiking trails, the Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, and Mt. Tallac. The campground operates seasonally from late spring through early October, typically closing for winter due to snow and freezing temperatures. Renovated bathroom facilities serve campers during the operating season. The resort enforces a strict no-pet policy with only service dogs permitted. Campfires using wood, charcoal, or other solid fuels are only allowed within the permanent iron fire rings when the campground is open.
Directions
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 Y intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Highway 89. 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.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort 0.0mi
- Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort 0.0mi
- Fallen Leaf Campground 0.6mi
- Emerald Bay Sp Eagle Point Campground 2.7mi
- Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area 3.2mi
- Emerald Bay Sp Boat-in Camp Area 3.5mi
- Nevada Beach Campground 5.8mi
- Hope Valley 6.5mi
- Zephyr Cove Rv & Campground 7.1mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| tlauinger@goexplorus.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 541-1801 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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