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William Kent Campground

Its 81 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $42 per night. William Kent Campground is a National Forest campground near Tahoe City, California.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Tahoe City, California

National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups
57 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $42 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
81
Accessible sites
4
Hookups
None
Max RV length
57 ft
Site driveways
Back-in
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

81 sites in 4 loops; the longest takes a 57 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
020 AREA WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 43 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop AREA WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 020
001 HOST Standard nonelectric 53 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop HOST, site 001
003 HOST Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop HOST, site 003
004 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 004
005 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 005
006 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 006
007 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 23 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 007
008 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 008
009 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 009
011 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 011
012 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 012
013 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 013
014 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 39 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 014
015 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 48 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 015
016 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 44 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 016
017 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 37 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 017
018 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 44 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 018
019 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 019
021 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 47 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 021
022 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 36 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 022
023 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 46 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 023
024 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 46 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 024
025 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 37 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 025
026 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 44 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 026
027 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 39 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 027
028 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 42 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 028
029 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 32 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 029
030 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 030
031 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 031
032 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 032
033 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 49 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 033
034 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 034
035 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 035
036 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 29 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 036
037 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 037
038 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 038
039 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 039
040 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 21 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 040
041 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 041
042 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 042
043 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 21 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 043
044 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 23 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 044
045 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 27 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 045
046 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 24 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 046
047 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 27 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 047
048 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 048
049 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 049
050 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 46 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 050
051 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 051
052 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 052
053 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 27 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 053
054 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 054
055 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 31 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 055
056 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 056
057 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 057
058 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 23 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 058
059 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 39 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 059
060 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 27 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 060
061 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 061
062 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 062
063 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 22 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 063
064 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 064
065 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 065
066 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 066
067 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 067
068 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 068
069 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 069
070 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 26 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 070
071 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 071
072 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 44 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 072
073 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 57 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 073
074 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 47 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 074
075 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 49 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 075
076 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 51 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 076
077 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 41 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 077
078 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 47 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 078
079 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 079
081 WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND Standard nonelectric 41 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND, site 081
002 Yurts Cabin nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Yurts, site 002
010 Yurts Cabin nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Yurts, site 010
080 Yurts Cabin nonelectric 41 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Yurts, site 080

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,293 ft

39.1391, -120.1582 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at William Kent Campground?

Sites at William Kent Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232874).

How much does it cost to camp at William Kent Campground?

Camping at William Kent Campground costs Single Site: $42 per night.

How many campsites does William Kent Campground have?

William Kent Campground has 81 campsites. 4 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at William Kent Campground?

Yes, 4 sites are designated accessible at William Kent Campground.

Does William Kent Campground have RV hookups?

No. William Kent Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 57 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at William Kent Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at William Kent Campground; 81 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at William Kent Campground?

Yes, William Kent Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages William Kent Campground?

William Kent Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around William Kent Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to William Kent Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 7.2 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 9.8 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 13 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 13 miles), and Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 13 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $42 per night
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