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Camp Richardson Historic Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Business center
Camp Richardson Historic Resort, on Lake Tahoe's shoreline, blends relaxation with outdoor activity. Dine at two beachfront restaurants, rent kayaks and paddleboards, or enjoy a quiet coffee at the marina.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the sandy beach. Experience the magic of beachfront dining with an unforgettable meal at the restaurant. Unwind and sip on a chilled cocktail at the beach bar. Some on-site activities to enjoy while you're visiting include paddleboarding, boat tours, and kayaking. Notable activities close by include parasailing and scooter/moped rentals.

Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers a beautiful beach with close access and a variety of amenities nearby.

Room options

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, Lake View | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, Lake View

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the ground floor
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the ground floor
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Located on the ground floor
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in South Lake Tahoe, Camp Richardson Historic Resort is in the mountains and on the beach. Heavenly Ski Resort and Heavenly Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Emerald Bay State Park and Zephyr Cove Beach. Lake Tahoe Balloons and Magic Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, ski runs, and ski lifts, and don't miss out on the snow tubing.
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Map
1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

What's nearby

  • Valhalla at Lake Tahoe - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pope Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Taylor Creek Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fallen Leaf Lake - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Heavenly Gondola - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bert's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪My Thai Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lake Tahoe AleWorX - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cuppa Tahoe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Camp Richardson Historic Resort

Hotel near Emerald Bay State Park
Take advantage of a marina, a beach bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Camp Richardson Historic Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and motor boating. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking, snowshoeing, and beach volleyball. In addition to shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a dock, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Motorized watercraft on site, wedding services, and water sports equipment
Room features
All guestrooms at Camp Richardson Historic Resort have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The General Store
  • The Grove Beach Bar & Gri
  • The Ice Cream Parlor

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Paddleboard
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • In the mountains
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Camp Richardson Historic Tahoe
Camp Richardson Historic Resort Hotel
Camp Richardson Historic Resort South Lake Tahoe
Camp Richardson Historic Resort Hotel South Lake Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Richardson Historic Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Camp Richardson Historic Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Camp Richardson Historic Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp Richardson Historic Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Camp Richardson Historic Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Lake Tahoe hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Valhalla at Lake Tahoe and Tallac Historic Site. Pope Beach and Kiva Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Camp Richardson Historic Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very historic lodge from the days before modern motels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an historic hotel it was beautiful. The rooms are basic, clean and cozy. The common space is very welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views and location are wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shubhashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay as the property location was outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic views and location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for families !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camp Richardson is a true historic Lake Tahoe treasure. The property is very family friendly from the beautiful beachfront to rustic cabins to walkable paths to bike rentals to a sweet ice cream coffee parlor as well as a well equipped General Store with convenient eatery. The cabins are truly no frills rustic, but equipped with the basics. The Historic Hotel is comfortable with clean rooms and a cozy lodge lobby. This was our families fourth summer enjoying a Lake Tahoe vacation. The kids love Camp Richardson for beach and proximity to exploring outdoors, so looks like we’ll be booking our 5th soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

afsana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st of all, there are no air conditioner in the room , they provide small fan which is hard to get in straight, Wi-Fi sucks, no hot water, no phone line to connect with employees, no room cleaner. It’s a terrible experienced in the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vyass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

It was a fantastic experience at this place. The people at the front desk were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elías

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming and historic. No refrigerator though... Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the trees walkable to beach and to the restaurant. Restaurant had wonderful views of the lake. Several walkable trails from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing. Our room was facing the lake and conveniently next to the Grove restaurant. Room was basic but clean and the bed was very comfortable. The surrounding area is beautiful and there are a lot of options on your doorstep for activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to wedding venue
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe during my stay. The location was great, the staff was friendly, my room at the hotel was decently sized with a big closet, and private bathroom. The bed was a little too firm for my liking but it was acceptable. I had a street facing room and had my windows open at night. I did wake up quite a bit due to traffic noise. Other than that, it was a comfortable stay and I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The area is beautiful and provides easy access to the lake and mountain activities. The issue is with the facility itself. Four night stay with only one of those providing hot water. Cold showers aren’t the end of the world but I expected more. The hotel has no a/c services so you hope having wide open windows would bring in some cool air. Unfortunately, the room would get really hot during the day and didn’t really cool down until after 10 pm each night. Perhaps the idea was hot rooms and cold showers would balance each other out. If that’s not your idea of a good time then definitely look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was great with a view of the lake, super cozy just wish the bed was a little firmer but can’t complain. Overall would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Citlalic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town and nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and price and staff are all great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Swee-Hing

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. Easy access to beach and cozy lobby with free coffee and tea.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domenica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet peaceful perfect getaway place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Amenities
Very quaint and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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