Openings · last 7 days
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for William Kent Campground. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232874
When William Kent Campground reopens
William Kent Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
46
Openings · last 90 days
268
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 268 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 03:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 80 of 268 detected openings (29.9%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–18 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 074 | 18 | 6.7% |
| 016 | 13 | 4.9% |
| 028 | 13 | 4.9% |
| 033 | 11 | 4.1% |
| 062 | 10 | 3.7% |
Site 074 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 18. One free watch covers every site here.
About William Kent Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
Just minutes away from the campground, 22-mile-long Lake Tahoe provides sunbathing, swimming, boating and water skiing. Anglers can look forward to healthy fish populations of kokanee salmon and mackinaw, rainbow and brown trout.
The campground is also ideal for people planning a full day of bike riding around Lake Tahoe. Bike trails that traverse the western shores of Lake Tahoe begin near the campground.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with tables, campfire rings and grills. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Each yurt provides a cabin-like space for a family of five or six people. The yurts sit on a wooden platform interior furnishings include a futon and bunk beds with mattresses. Cooking supplies and bedding are not provided. The tent and RV sites have paved parking aprons. Each yurt and standard site has a bear-proof food storage locker, campfire ring, pedestal grill and picnic table.
Natural Features
William Kent Campground is situated in a residential area, alongside a busy highway. The campground has more than 80 sites, each surrounded by tall pine, cedar and fir trees.
Many of the sites are secluded with evergreen shrubs and the terrain, with its shallow gullies and low ridges, helps to keep each site separate from neighboring sites.
Nearby Attractions
A day-use area is located across the street from the campground for lake access and other water activities. Tahoe City is less than 5 miles away.
81 monitored sitesRVs up to 57 ftNo hookups79 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
William Kent Campground is 2 miles south of Tahoe City on California Highway 89.
Po Box 9047, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158530-583-3642
BikingBoatingCampingFishingInterpretive ProgramsSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater Sports
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-232874 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232874 · William Kent Campground · South Lake Tahoe CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at William Kent Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 268 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for William Kent Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at William Kent Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 268 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at William Kent Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
49 of the 79 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 57 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at William Kent Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-18 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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