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William Kent Campground

William Kent CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
81
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May–Oct
best months

Is William Kent Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name William Kent Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 81 sites for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,245 ft
  • Near South Lake TahoeLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

William Kent Campground is conveniently located on Lake Tahoe's west shore, a few miles south of Tahoe City. It straddles the highway and features not only a large area in which to camp, but also a day-use area that is popular among visitors.

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit William Kent Campground

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 21°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 21°

      10 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 24°

      10 wet · 7 snow

    4. Apr

      50° / 28°

      8 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      59° / 34°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      69° / 40°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 46°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 45°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 41°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 33°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      48° / 26°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      40° / 21°

      10 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tahoe City, CA, 2.1 mi away at 6,230 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

William Kent Campground

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