HAPPI EXPERIENCE
The stay, in detail
Dining & drinks
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).
HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
Great location
Clean rooms
Value for money
At the hotel
Popular amenities
- Accessible parking
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Bar
- BBQ facilities
- Beach
- Beachfront
- Board games/puzzles
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Cashless payment available
- Coffee Shop on site
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Pools & wellness
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Dining & drinks
- Kid meals
- Restaurant
- Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
- Hiking
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Water sport facilities on site
Rooms & comfort
- Heating
- Public Bath
- Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & cleanliness
- First aid kit available
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Getting around & access
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Parking
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (free)
- Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
- Concierge service
- Invoice provided
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Services & essentials
- Designated smoking area
- Evening entertainment
- Family rooms
- Fishing
- Free WiFi
- Happy hour
- Higher level toilet
- Key access
- Live music/performance
- Minimarket on site
- Non-smoking throughout
- Picnic area
- Toilet with grab rails
- Vending machine - drinks
Review in focus
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.