Campground

RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, California

About this campground

The RV Village provides a Lake Tahoe and Camp Richardson Resort experience unlike any other.

The resort’s unrivaled location on Lake Tahoe’s southern shore offers access to breathtaking natural wonders at an elevation of 6225 feet.

The campground has 20 Full Hookup RV sites and 78 Water/Electric RV sites.

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Latitude
38.934443° N
Longitude
120.040814° W
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Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GExcellent coverageVerified by 13 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • VerizonLTEGood coverageVerified by 14 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&T5GExcellent coverageVerified by 2 campers · Oct 18, 2026

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in
  • Walk-inCommunity report

Site types

  • RV / trailer sites
  • Tent sitesCommunity report
  • CabinsCommunity report
  • Group sitesCommunity report
  • Standard campsitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic table
  • FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Food storage
  • Firewood available
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity report
  • Trash serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedRV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort's official facility record states: This is not a pet-friendly resort.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Sanitary dump
  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Paved roads
  • 30 amp hookups
  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft
  • Sewer hookupsCommunity report

Official campground guide

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Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

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.

Facilities

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.

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!

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.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Day Use Area
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Fs Owned
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Paddling
  • Swimming

Amenities and facility features

  • Flush toilets
  • Showers
  • Potable water
  • Picnic tables
  • Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Wildlife-resistant food storage
  • Dump station
  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
  • Bike Rentals
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Rentals
  • Boat Trips
  • Campfire Rings
  • Firewood
  • General Store
  • Ice
  • Marina
  • Paved Roads
  • Restaurant

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

RV Electric

98 sites
Equipment
Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, RV, Trailer
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
25 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Max Concurrent Stay
100 campsite(s) held
Max Simultaneous Reservations
100 reservations
Max Stay
14 nights
Max Transaction Reservations
100 reservations per transaction
Reservation cutoff
0 Not Reservable
Reservation Window
12 Months
Maximum published occupancy
6 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
1 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Food storage
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort's official facility record states: Some sites have a bear-proof food locker.
Fire and stove use
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort's official facility record states: Each RV site has a picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate.
Pets
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort's official facility record states: This is not a pet-friendly resort.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Dec 31, 2026
Next release
Nov 1, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
Next book-through date
Nov 1, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Dec 31, 2026

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 14, 2026RV Electric$60——
Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 14, 2026RV Electric$50——
Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026RV Electric$90——
Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026RV Electric$80——
Non-Peak SeasonNov 16, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026RV Electric$60——
Non-Peak SeasonNov 16, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026RV Electric$50——
Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 15, 2027RV Electric$60——
Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 15, 2027RV Electric$50——
Peak SeasonMay 16, 2027 – Nov 16, 2027RV Electric$90——
Peak SeasonMay 16, 2027 – Nov 16, 2027RV Electric$80——
Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 15, 2028RV Electric$60——
Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 15, 2028RV Electric$50——
Peak SeasonMay 16, 2028 – Nov 16, 2028RV Electric$90——
Peak SeasonMay 16, 2028 – Nov 16, 2028RV Electric$80——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • 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.
  • Check-in is at the Kiosk at the entry to the Eagle's Nest Campground off of HWY 89 during peak season.  During the off season, please check in at the hotel lobby directly across the street from this campground.
  • Our campsites have sewer and water available during the non peak season. We put heat tape around the water spigot on the sites that are currently open.
  • Dump Station is closed from mid November to mid May.
  • Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in food storage lockers at the site or within RV.
  • 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).
  • 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.

Getting there & contact

Official 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.

Facility contact

(800)544-1801 or (530)541-1801

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson ResortRecreation.gov official facility record — RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort — dog policyRecreation.gov official facility record — RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson ResortRV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — RV Village Campground At Camp Richardson Resort — Lake Tahoe Basin Management UnitRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory