Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort

FS USDA Forest Service · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 6,225 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning RV Not Recommended
Access Paved Access
Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites31
Overnight Sites31
SurfacePaved

Location

38.934443, -120.040814 · 1900 Jameson Beach Rd , South Lake Tahoe , CA 96150

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Description

Overview

Eagles Nest 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 25 double standard tent sites and 6 standard triple 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

Eagles Nest 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 Eagles Nest Campground Kiosk located on 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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 494-2228.

Nearby Attractions

 Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac.

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.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE HORSEBACK RIDING HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT FS OWNED JET SKIING KAYAKING MOUNTAIN BIKING PADDLING SWIMMING

Details

Phone(800)544-1801 or (530)541-1801
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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