Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort
Badger’s Den Campground 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 66 single standard tent sites and 18 standard double tent sites. Each campsite has a bear-proof food locker, picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. Tent camping only in this campground. No RVs allowed.
More like this: reservable in California · tent only in California
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 84 |
Site guide
84 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aspen Loop | Paved | None | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 2 | Aspen Loop | Paved | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 3 | Aspen Loop | Paved | None | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 4 | Aspen Loop | Paved | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 5 | Aspen Loop | Paved | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 6 | Aspen Loop | Paved | None | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 7 | Aspen Loop | Paved | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 8 | Aspen Loop | Paved | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 9 | Aspen Loop | Paved | None | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
| 10 | Aspen Loop | Paved | None | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Badger's Den Campground 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, campfire ring with grate for cooking, and a bear-proof food storage locker. Tent sites have paved parking pads. Accessible flush toilets and coin operated showers are available. Tent camping only in this campground. No RVs allowed. Fire wood and camping supplies are available for purchase at the General Store. Check in is at the Eagle's Nest Campground Kiosk located across HWY 89. On-site security, Property is staffed 24 hrs. Only service dogs accepted.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Badger's Den Campground 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.
| Nearest town | South Lake Tahoe, California |
| Coordinates | 38.9344° N, 120.0408° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This is not a pet-friendly resort.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
4 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 2.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Custom Truck Accessories ↗ | 20.3 mi |
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Explore
Video
Camp Richardson Badger's Den Campground Tour in South Lake Tahoe (August 2022)
Worth a stop
Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac.
- 0.5 miKiva Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 1.5 miBaldwin Beach ↗Swimming
- 3.3 mi
- 4.1 miEagle Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.5 miGlen Alpine Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.8 miNevada Beach Pavilion ↗Swimming
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miTallac Bicycle Loop, NRT0.5 mi trail
- 0.3 miCamp Richardson Corral Trails4.2 mi trail
- 0.5 miFallen Leaf Cg Bike Path0.4 mi trail
- 0.6 miVisitor Center to Fallen Leaf0.4 mi trail
- 0.7 miForest Tree Trail0.2 mi trail
- 0.7 miFire Prevention Trailunder 0.1 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.3 miMt. Tallac Trailhead ↗Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
- inLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 331,807 acres
- 0.2 miEldorado National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 793,653 acres
- 1.5 miDesolation Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 64,041 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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!
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?
Sites at Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort have?
84 sites, including 84 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?
Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?
Accessible flush toilets and coin operated showers are available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?
Historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation in Lake Tahoe. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort?
South Lake Tahoe, California. Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt.
Source: Getting there
What if Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort (under 0.1 mi), RV Village Campground At Camp Richardson Resort (under 0.1 mi), and Fallen Leaf Campground (0.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby