Badger's Den puts you in the pines 10 minutes from Lake Tahoe's shore, with Camp Richardson Resort's full spread of amenities at your fingertips. This is tent-only camping that doesn't make you choose between wilderness and convenience — you get bear boxes and fire pits, plus a marina, restaurant, and ice cream parlor within walking distance.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 38.93444, -120.04081
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- (800)544-1801 or (530)541-1801
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
Badger's Den sits in Sierra Nevada pines at 6,225 feet, offering 66 single sites and 18 double sites spread through the forest. Each site comes with the basics: picnic table, fire ring with cooking grate, and bear-proof food locker. The paved parking pads and flush toilets with coin-operated showers place this firmly in the developed camp category.
The tent-only policy keeps things quieter than mixed campgrounds, though you're hardly roughing it. A paved bike path connects camp to the lake in 10 minutes, and Camp Richardson Resort's facilities — Bar and Grill, General Store with deli, full-service marina, and ice cream parlor — are all walkable.
What to Know
Check-in happens at Eagle's Nest Campground Kiosk across Highway 89, not at the campground itself. The property runs 24-hour security and staffing. No pets allowed except service dogs — a policy that extends resort-wide.
Firewood and camping supplies are available at the on-site General Store, eliminating the usual pre-trip supply runs.
Nearby
The southern shore location puts you within reach of Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, and Mount Tallac. Pope Beach and Baldwin Beach offer different lake access points, while Fallen Leaf Lake provides a quieter alternative to Tahoe's main basin. The resort's marina handles the water sports angle — boating, paddling, and fishing are all covered.