South Lake Tahoe, CA

Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort

LakesideMountain viewsForestAlpineHikingFishingPaddling (kayak / canoe / SUP)Motor-boatingShowersFlush toiletsFire pitPicnic tableBear box / lockerPaved padsTent padFirewood for sale

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

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. Each campsite has a bear-proof food locker, picnic table, and fire pit with cooking grate. Tent camping only in this campground. No RVs allowed.

Recreation

Historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation in Lake Tahoe. Recreational activities include biking, camping, fishing, hiking, sandy beach access, boating, paddling and more!

Facilities

Eagles Nest Campground is nestled in the beautiful pines of the Sierra Nevadas. A short 10 minute walk to Lake Tahoe along a paved bike path. There is a Bar and Grill, General Store with Deli, Full Service Marina, and Ice Cream Parlor on site.   Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grate for cooking, and a bear-proof food storage locker. Tent sites have paved parking pads. Accessible flush toilets and coin operated showers are available.    Tent camping only in this campground. No RVs allowed. Fire wood and camping supplies are available for purchase at the General Store.    Check in is at the Eagles Nest Campground Kiosk located on HWY 89. On-site security, Property is staffed 24 hrs.    This is not a pet-friendly resort. Only service dogs accepted.

Natural Features

The resort’s unrivaled location on Lake Tahoe’s southern shore offers access to breathtaking natural wonders at an elevation of 6225 feet. Guests are surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe, the towering Sierra Nevada mountains, and the lush, fragrant forests of the surrounding area. The resort’s scenic beauty is a constant invitation for outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to water sports.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 494-2228.

Nearby Attractions

Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, Pope Beach, Baldwin Beach, Fallen Leaf Lake, Mt. Tallac.

Typical weather

Lake Tahoe

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lake Tahoe, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.34°JJanuary: average water temperature 34°F35°FFebruary: average water temperature 35°F38°MMarch: average water temperature 38°F42°AApril: average water temperature 42°F46°MMay: average water temperature 46°F56°JJune: average water temperature 56°F64°JJuly: average water temperature 64°F64°AAugust: average water temperature 64°F58°SSeptember: average water temperature 58°F48°OOctober: average water temperature 48°F39°NNovember: average water temperature 39°F34°DDecember: average water temperature 34°F

Water: UPPER TRUCKEE RV AT SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (USGS 10336610)

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