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Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Badgers Den Campground, located near South Lake Tahoe, offers a setting surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic shores of Lake Tahoe and the hiking trails of Emerald Bay State Park.

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Location

Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is located in California

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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.

Address

1900 Jameson Beach Rd
South lake tahoe, CA 96150

Coordinates

38.934443 N
120.040814 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit?

Camping at Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit can cost between $50.00 and $124.00 depending on the site.

Does Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has water hookups.

Are fires allowed at Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Badgers Den Campground (at Camp Richardson) — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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