California · published-coordinate region
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort
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USDA Forest Service84Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
84Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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.
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!
Facilities
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.
This is not a pet-friendly resort. Only service dogs accepted.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 494-2228.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 84 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
84
Vehicle limit
84
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
84
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
84
Operator directions
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.
From North Shore (I-80, Reno, Truckee) take Highway 89 or U.S. Highway 50 to South Shore.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
84 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 84 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 10 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 11 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 13 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 15 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 17 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 19 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 2 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 25 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 27 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 28 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 29 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 3 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 30 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 31 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 32 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 33 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 34 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 35 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 36 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 37 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 38 Sugar Pine Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 39 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 4 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 40 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 41 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 42 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 43 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 44 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 45 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 46 Willow Loop Source updated: 2026-08-24 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 47 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 48 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 49 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 5 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 50 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 51 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 52 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 53 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 54 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 55 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 56 Willow Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 57 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 58 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 59 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 6 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 60 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 61 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 62 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 63 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 64 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 65 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 66 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 67 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 68 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 69 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 7 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 70 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 71 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 72 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 73 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 74 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 75 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 76 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 77 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 78 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 79 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 8 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 80 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 81 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 82 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 83 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 84 Cedar Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 9 Aspen Loop Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: No |
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