William Kent Campground
William Kent Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.13963, -120.15541
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Visitor Center, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-583-3642
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About William Kent Campground
Overview William Kent Campground is conveniently located on Lake Tahoe's west shore, a few miles south of Tahoe City. It straddles the highway and features not only a large area in which to camp, but also a day-use area that is popular among visitors. Recreation Just minutes away from the campground, 22-mile-long Lake Tahoe provides sunbathing, swimming, boating and water skiing. Anglers can look forward to healthy fish populations of kokanee salmon and mackinaw, rainbow and brown trout. The campground is also ideal for people planning a full day of bike riding around Lake Tahoe. Bike trails that traverse the western shores of Lake Tahoe begin near the campground. Facilities The campground offers dozens of campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with tables, campfire rings and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Each yurt provides a cabin-like space for a family of five or six people. The yurts sit on a wooden platform interior furnishings include a futon and bunk beds with mattresses. Cooking supplies and bedding are not provided. The tent and RV sites have paved parking aprons. Each yurt and standard site has a bear-proof food storage locker, campfire ring, pedestal grill and picnic table. Natural Features William Kent Campground is situated in a residential area, alongside a busy highway. The campground has more than 80 sites, each surrounded by tall pine, cedar and fir trees. Many of the sites are secluded with evergreen
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 151 designated routes (170 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Kent Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| William Kent Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Kaspian Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Kaspian Campground | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lake Forest Campground | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Watson Lake Campground | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.