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William Kent Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
81[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
57 ft[3]

William Kent Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 81 overnight campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, with sites among tall trees[5]. All 81 sites are drive-in[6]. Of the 81 sites, 78 are standard nonelectric and 3 are cabin nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov shows that 68 sites accept an RV or trailer and 76 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 57 feet[3]. Most sites allow up to 6 people[8]. Recreation.gov marks 4 of the 81 sites as accessible[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 81
Site types[1] 78 standard nonelectric, 3 cabin nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[9] 4
Longest RV or trailer[3] 57 ft (median 39 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 68 sites, tent at 76 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at 78 of 81 listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[12] 2:00 PM
Check-out[13] 12:00 PM
People per site[8] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve William Kent Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at William Kent Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at 78 of 81 campsites[10]. Check the site you book.
Are campfires allowed at William Kent Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 81 campsites, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
How long an RV can William Kent Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 57 feet[3]. Many sites have a lower limit, so check your site.

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 81 overnight campsites at William Kent Campground: 78 standard nonelectric, 3 cabin nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. William Kent Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at William Kent Campground: 57 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 39 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. William Kent Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for William Kent Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at William Kent Campground: Drive-In 81 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at William Kent Campground: 68 sites accept an RV or trailer and 76 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at William Kent Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. 4 of the 81 campsites at William Kent Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at William Kent Campground: yes at 78 of 81 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at William Kent Campground: yes at all 81 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-in time at William Kent Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Check-out time at William Kent Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.