Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA, CA
Price: From $106 per night
Price range: $106–$174 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort offers beach access to Lake Tahoe with all amenities within walking distance, featuring 31 tent sites with fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, showers, and bear boxes. Google reviewers praise the giant trees, roomy campsites, and proximity to Pope Beach.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Sierra Nevada Snowshoe Hare, Coyote, Pacific Marten, Sharp-shinned Hawk, American Goshawk, and Yellow-billed Loon documented in the area. Bears visit campsites but are attracted to food only.
Insider tips for Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Site 74 reportedly offers best location with 5-minute walk to beach and close bathroom access Showers are available on-site
Skip Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this tent-only campground. You prefer spontaneous camping—weekend availability without reservations is limited.
Best time to visit Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Tahoe Valley Campground (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Fallen Leaf Campground (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Emerald Bay State Park (South Lake Tahoe, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort
Cell signal at Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort (South Lake Tahoe, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Site 74 reportedly offers best location with 5-minute walk to beach and close bathroom access
Showers are available on-site
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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