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William Kent Campground

Campground · National forest in Placer County, California.

81Campsites
Lake TahoeRight on the shore of
57 ftLongest RV site

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Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit)
Campsites81
Site types78 standard, no electric, 3 cabin no electric
Longest RV/trailer site57 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(530) 583-3642
Websiterecreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232874
Address1995 West Lake BLDV, Tahoe City, CA, 96145
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About William Kent Campground

William Kent Campground is conveniently located on Lake Tahoe's west shore, a few miles south of Tahoe City. It straddles the highway and features not only a large area in which to camp, but also a day-use area that is popular among visitors. Recreation Just minutes away from the campground, 22-mile-long Lake Tahoe provides sunbathing, swimming, boating and water skiing. Anglers can look forward to healthy fish populations of kokanee salmon and mackinaw, rainbow and brown trout. The campground is also ideal for people planning a full day of bike riding around Lake Tahoe.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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William Kent Campground is in Placer County.

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