William Kent Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season and opens May 22, 2026. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov with a 6-month advance booking window. A bubonic plague alert is in effect in the area.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 10:39AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow above 7000 ft. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with up to 9 inches along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night.
From Recreation.gov
**Please Note**: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee.** Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee that is collected at the campground.**
About
William Kent Campground is a popular USFS facility situated on the west shore of Lake Tahoe within the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The campground offers more than 80 sites spread across terrain featuring shallow gullies and low ridges that help provide separation between sites. Tall pine, cedar, and fir trees shade the area, and many sites are further secluded by evergreen shrubs. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and food storage at each site. Yurts provide cabin-like accommodations for groups of up to six. The campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet, though trailer and fifth-wheel length is limited to 28 feet. All sites are back-in with paved driveways. Lake Tahoe offers swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing for kokanee salmon, mackinaw, and rainbow and brown trout. Bike trails traversing the western shore begin near the campground, and Tahoe City is less than 5 miles away.
Directions
William Kent Campground is located on Highway 89 on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, approximately 2 miles south of Tahoe City, California.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $42 - $116 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| vista@vista-rec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 541-1537 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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