Camp Richardson Resort

Hotels
8.1 (349 reviews)
1900 Jameson Beach Road , South Lake Tahoe , US
(530) 494-2228

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Lakeside beach access on Lake Tahoe
The Grove lakeside restaurant (lunch and dinner, live music in summer)
General Store & Deli
Ice Cream Parlor
Coffee & Confectionery
Mountain sports center and watercraft rentals
Kayaking and paddleboarding
Hiking and mountain biking trail access
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Sledding/tubing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean rooms
Value for money
Cons:
No breakfast
Noise from other guests
Limited amenities like microwaves

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
The rooms were clean.
Service
8.15
Standard quality for this hotel tier, though there were minor service issues reported.
Location
9.19
Perfect location very close to the beach.
Room Quality
7.64
Some guests mentioned missing amenities like a microwave.
Amenities
7.67
A microwave and TV in the rooms would have improved the experience.
Value for Money
8.63
Unbeatable price for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.18
No breakfast provided, and coffee service was cut off early.
Overall Experience
8.15
Despite some issues, guests enjoyed their stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:02

Property Description

Camp Richardson Resort is a Tahoe tradition for over a century, a quintessential Lake Tahoe resort on the south shore on Highway 89 (Emerald Bay Road), operated under Special Use Permit with the USDA Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The year-round resort offers a variety of lodging — the 1926 Historic Hotel, year-round and summer heritage cabins, the Beachside Inn on the Tahoe shoreline, and the Richardson House for larger groups — plus over 200 tent sites in two campgrounds (Badger's Den on the lake side and Eagle's Nest across the street) and an RV campground. Guests have easy access to lake recreation (kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, swimming), hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, plus on-site amenities including the lakeside Grove restaurant, general store and deli, ice cream parlor, coffee and confectionery, and mountain sports center with watercraft rentals. Minutes from Heavenly Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe. Strict no pet policy (service dogs only).

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 10:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Important information

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 349 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 8.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 7.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 7.18
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Jennifer • couple • us
8
Pros:

The best thing about a stay at Camp Richardson is Lake Tahoe. The location is ideal for strolling, exploring, and enjoying the lake. We had the place to ourselves visiting in late October. Very tranquil.

Cons:

We stayed in the beach area in a hotel room. Basic room close to The Grove restaurant, the building has been slated to be demolished in January 2027.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTINE • couple • fr
10
Wonderfull escape in the mountain
Pros:

We really loved your hotel and the surroundings. Thank you so much for offering such a wonderfull escape. The room was very confortable. We enjoy a lot the proximity of the bike rental, General store, the ice shop and the café for breakfast, so delicious muffins and the restaurant at the lake.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • extended_group • us
7
I liked the location and the scenery of it,will book the same location again
Pros:

Very close to the lake

Cons:

The music of the next door restaurant

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Carrie • couple • us
1
Horrible customer service and management of the property
Pros:

Nothing. The manager and staff at the resort are horrible. Will never stay with them again.

Cons:

Everything

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
9
Really enjoyed our time there, with a nice blend of old fashioned mountain resort with a modern restaurant and bar.
Pros:

Fantastic location with lakeside restaurant, marina and other facilities.

Cons:

Room was too small for a chair or desk/table.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Candee • couple • us
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Leslye • couple • us
5
This hotel used to be a summer camp and they have not updated anything yet. It was very hot in the rooms (we got two roo
Pros:

Very clean. Friendly service

Cons:

No AC, no TV, no coffee, no microwave anywhere within the property. No phone.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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xwavemaker • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Small and overpriced rooms.
Staff gave my brother the runaround about price. He was quoted One price and it was not honored. Then they said the person that quoted that price wouldn't be in until 7:30 in the morning. We stayed until 7:30 and then they said he was going to be there till 9:00. They also changed the information on my brother's room so he wouldn't get a survey. They act nice to your face but do everything they can to deflect any issues you have with your room price or refunds or price reduction.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tang • couple • us
6
Overall, we didn’t stay too much in room. Was out most of the days we were there.
Pros:

Close to beaches and Emerald Bay. Lots to do and away from busy Tahoe area.

Cons:

No housekeeping. We asked for fresh towels and toilet papers and never got them. Windows couldn’t stay opened. Hot room

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Raul • couple • us
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Bernardo • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
4
Update your website
Pros:

Close to lake

Cons:

We rented for the hot tub. We were not told it was out of order. Waste of money for me.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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guzman • couple • us
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Judi • extended_group • us
7
The location cant be beat! Front desk was always polite. If your needs are few this place is for you
Pros:

PArking, ambience, location, beds

Cons:

Camp Richardson is a very active lifestyle area. It would be have been nice if the lodge would have left water and cups out where they keep the coffee in the morning, or/and cups in the rooms. The drinkable water in Tahoe is in itself a reason to stay there!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Traveler • family_with_children • us
9
Historic, fun family stay
Pros:

Fun, historic hotel, my daughter loved the bunk beds :)

Cons:

We were warned there was no air conditioning, but it was very hot. There was only fan in main bedroom and not one in the kids room. Maybe provide extra fans for hot summer days?
We were also looking forward to using the hot tub and the heater was apparently broken during our stay.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Agatha • extended_group • us
10
Connected to nature
Pros:

Omg! The location is prime.
The camping resort is amazing with a restaurant and easy access to the lake.
A 5 min drive from all the shops and grocery stores.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Colbi • couple • us
3
Bad experience. No amenities, nowhere to sit, nowhere to set your things down. No mini fridge!
Pros:

Decent location, close to downtown.

Cons:

It’s not a cabin as advertised—it’s a hotel room. There is no mini fridge, there is nowhere to set anything down or sit down. It is just a bed and a bathroom. No amenities whatsoever. Pretty bad—if you’re handing out pamphlets on how to prevent bears breaking into your car, maybe provide a place to store food so people don’t leave it in their car??? Pretty basic stuff here.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ronz Ian • couple • us
7
Cons:

Curtain windows cuz can see through to where mirror as not comfortable for private.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • couple • us
7
Walkable to the water. Good staff. No AC so it was HOT in the room. Even with the windows open. The hot tub didn’t hav
Pros:

Close proximity to the lake

Cons:

No air conditioning or TV and hot tub wasn’t working.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee