Best Glamping near Tahoe City, CA

William Kent Campground and Meeks Bay house exceptional glamping accommodations along the shores of Lake Tahoe, providing an elevated outdoor experience with the comforts of home. Both locations feature sturdy canvas structures with real beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces where guests can enjoy the Sierra Nevada surroundings. "This campground is right near Lake Tahoe and there is too much to do to ever feel bored," notes one visitor about William Kent. The glamping sites at these locations include amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to bathroom facilities, while maintaining the natural forest setting that makes Tahoe special. Glamping tents at these locations are strategically positioned to maximize privacy while still offering convenience to the lake and nearby attractions.

The crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe are just minutes away from these glamping accommodations, with William Kent's beach access within walking distance and Meeks Bay offering what one reviewer called "absolutely stunning and beautiful" waterfront views. Summer visitors enjoy swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding, while hiking trails into the surrounding mountains provide panoramic vistas of the lake. A guest mentioned that "the lake has the CLEAREST water, and if you go out 5 boueys to the left from the bouey furthest right, you can see 'TAHOE' spelled out on the floor of the lake with big rocks." These glamping sites operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with William Kent open May 5-October 11 and Meeks Bay available May 15-October 18. Reservations are recommended well in advance for these popular glamping destinations.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Tahoe City, California (44)

1. William Kent Campground
13 Reviews
Tahoe City, CA
2 miles
Website
+1 (530) 583-3642
$42 - $118 / night
"What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City. This is the cleanest campground we’ve ever stayed in."

"The camp host, Judy, was welcoming and provided us great information about the area.
We even got in a nice bike ride into Tahoe City."
2. Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe
35 Reviews
South Lake Tahoe, CA
18 miles
Website
+1 (530) 544-0426
$47 - $128 / night
"our site was further from the lake but it's not a bad walk. There are fire pits and charcoal grills in each site. Sites are a good size and have trees for hammocks."

"The rest of the staff (shout out Martin) and the rangers who advise on bears like Cinnamon* are all great."

3. Meeks Bay
16 Reviews
Tahoma, CA
9 miles
Website
+1 (530) 525-4733
$55 - $57 / night
"Just a small walk away from Lake Tahoe shore. Big beautiful trees cover the entire campground. A couple bathrooms that surprisingly do not smell bad and have a running faucet."

"The camp hosts are sweet offer wood, clean bathrooms, and fresh water. The beach is about a 5 minute walk from any spot."
4. Zephyr Cove Resort
26 Reviews
Zephyr Cove, NV
15 miles
Website
+1 (775) 589-4907
$59 - $94 / night
"a fantastic campground whether you're in a rv camper or tent. they have around 15 walk in campsites accessible from a small parking lot at the top of the hill(probly preferable for those seeking a bit"

"We've always like zephyr cove as it's a bit away from the south shore hectic crowds. Zephyr cove rv park has a ton of rvs, but rent camping as well."

5. Tahoe Valley Campground
28 Reviews
South Lake Tahoe, CA
20 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"Helpful staff, and park rangers on site. Activities planned each day. Close walk to Lake Tahoe and restaurants"

"They have a store on site. Shopping and the lake is a short drive away….We joined Thousand Trails at this campground. We really enjoyed joining with Rosita and David."
6. Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion
15 Reviews
Stateline, NV
17 miles
Website
+1 (775) 588-5562
$47 - $49 / night
"No full hook up,fire pit,close to braxh dpot 52"

"It's right on the California-nevada state line near Lake Tahoe. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful places in the US. A lot of the campsites have a view of the lake."

7. Big Meadows Campground
5 Reviews
Alpine Meadows, CA
17 miles
Website
"It sounds like there are multiple Big Meadow camp grounds in California. This review is for Big Meadow Campground, Sequoia NF - FS, CA. The photos are of site 009B. My visit was wonderful."

"great hiking trail and camping spot away from civilization."
8. Boyington Mill
4 Reviews
Floriston, CA
19 miles
Website
+1 (530) 587-3558
$20 / night
"direct access

very clean vault toilet, I think all sites have bear boxes

super exposed, very little to no shade Getting the right site is important, most of the sites on the river are right up next to"

"Check the website closely to make sure you fit!"

9. Coyote Group Campground
1 Review
Alpine Meadows, CA
15 miles
Website
+1 (530) 367-2224
$82 - $143 / night
"• Large croup camp site with lots of flat places to pitch a tent. • Clean pit toilets. • 3x Bear food and 4x trash/recycling bins. • 2 (or 3?)"
10. Carson RV Resort
3 Reviews
Carson City, NV
20 miles
Website
+1 (775) 882-2445
$86 / night
"Also, more importantly, the bathrooms were amazing and deserving of the “resort” name. While there may have been a few rigs here longer term, their sites were neat and orderly."

"laundry room, showers, bathroom, pool were all very clean! The staff was super helpful, friendly, and available whenever we needed them. Would stay here again!"

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Eric S.
Traveler
Aug. 30, 2020
William Kent Campground
What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City.
What a great spot in Sunnyside/Tahoe City. This is the cleanest campground we’ve ever stayed in. When we arrived the camp hosts were very welcoming and informative with local suggestions (we’re up here at least 8-10 times a year if only on a day drip or long and I learned some insights) they also warned about momma bear and her cubs. Unfortunately we never caught a glimpse but a good warning to be careful with where you leave food. The bathrooms were cleaned several times a day and even had soap. Our site was freshly raked and the fire pit was freshly cleaned out as well. The campers were respectful and not a party crowd like you can get on the South Shore. We will definitely be back.
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Amanda M.
Scout
Jun. 18, 2020
Inn Town Campground
Unlike Any Other!
The Inn Town Campground is unlike any other campground I’ve ever been to. We have stayed in one of the glampinig tents, and have also brought our RV. The common house has a fully stocked kitchen so you can camp without having to bring supplies! The campground is exceptionally clean and meticulously maintained. We even had a heated mattress pad in our glamping tent to keep warm 😁 The owners, Dan and Erin Thiem, really have thought of everything. Staying with them is a must!
Travis S.
Scout
Jul. 25, 2019
Inn Town Campground
In a word, excellent!
This campground has it all. It’s clean, has great amenities (pool, showers, kitchen, bathrooms), and it’s a nice walk away from town. It has a spot for everyone - RVs, glamping tents, and the standard tent sites (my style).

Highly recommend!
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Hani S.
Traveler
Aug. 1, 2021
Inn Town Campground
Great getaway!
We spent two nights doing a family and friends reunion. We loved our rv spot, the rest of the group had great tent site and glamping tents. Facilities were super clean and nice. Pool was small but the pool area was really nice. Great location for swimming in the Yuba river!
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Tyler M.
Traveler
Jul. 9, 2021
Coyote Group Campground
Coyote Group Camp
• Large croup camp site with lots of flat places to pitch a tent. • Clean pit toilets. • 3x Bear food and 4x trash/recycling bins. • 2 (or 3?) water spigots • 4 big picnic tables • Some shade • Uneven terrain around sites and lots of fallen trees • Lots of parking, including triller/RV parking. Parking is paved and flat.

• Walking distance to the river • Big fire pit

We enjoyed this site! Excellent for a big group. I think we had 18 people. There could an additional bear bin to support as much food/scented items as a group of 25 would need. We ended up using the extra bear-proof trash bins as overflow scented item/food storage. Worked well.
Bernardo B.
Traveler
Aug. 7, 2020
Tahoe Valley Campground
Overall an ok experience
I’ll start by saying this campsite is huge , there’s like 400 sites so you got to keep that in mind when booking . We got a couple of the sites with electricity which were nice . No fire pits included because those are rented additional , lucky we had one from home . Firewood is $10 a bundle at the store so keep that in mind . The campground advertises WiFi but it’s ran from an separate company and service is extremely poor and slow so your better of using your cellphone data . This is a very active bear area with no bear boxes so keep in mind . We saw bears every single night roaming around and eating from the picnic tables . Some small , medium and extra large size . I recommend the tent sites better than the RV sites because they have a nice location and more private . The RV sites are just packed like sardines , some barely fit or stick out a few inches . Restrooms are clean and showers too . Funny detail the shower head is positioned for ADA handicap specs so you got to kneel down or seat to shower . The campground is located on the Main Street so it’s walking distance to stores or restaurants , I would go back but choose a better site on an outside loop more secluded instead of being in the middle of hundreds of rv’s
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michaelle P.
Guide
Aug. 13, 2018
Thousand Trails Snowflower
SUP and kayak friendly
we found there to be a lot of rules at this campground such as no fires, however there is a community fire pit. No driving over 5 MPH, no charcoal grills or smokers, only electric and propane grills. They are also very serious about the 11pm quiet time.

Aside from all the rules this was a very clean, family and pet friendly campground. Very clean bathrooms with showers!! There are a few lakes that are very nice for fishing and kayaking. Nice calm water for a leisurely SUP experience.
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Jennifer Q.
Guide
Sep. 20, 2022
William Kent Campground
Quiet and Beautiful
This was a quick getaway for us on a rainy weekend in September. It was delightfully quiet and in a beautiful area. The camp host, Judy, was welcoming and provided us great information about the area.
We even got in a nice bike ride into Tahoe City. The hosts take great care of the campsite, I truly hope we get to return soon.
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Caitlin S.
Traveler
Jun. 4, 2018
William Kent Campground
Convenient
thThis campground is nice and close to Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City. The campground hosts this summer were very helpful, with firewood for sale. Some of the sites seem to sit right in the neghbors backyards, though!