Nestled on the lake's shores, Camp Richardson Historic Resort offers a haven of relaxation and adventure. Savor breakfast or dinner at one of two beachfront restaurants, enjoy water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding, or simply unwind with a coffee by the marina.
1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
What's nearby
Valhalla at Lake Tahoe - 8 min walk
Taylor Creek Visitor Center - 16 min walk
Pope Beach - 16 min walk
Fallen Leaf Lake - 7 min drive
Heavenly Gondola - 13 min drive
Getting around
Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 8 min drive
Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 79 min drive
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Verde Mexican Rotisserie - 5 min drive
Cuppa Tahoe - 5 min drive
Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - 6 min drive
About this property
Camp Richardson Historic Resort
Featuring a marina, Camp Richardson Historic Resort puts you within a 10-minute drive of Emerald Bay State Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Grove Beach Bar & Gri, one of 2 restaurants, which is open for lunch and dinner, and offers a beachfront location. A beach bar, a bar/lounge and bike repair services are other highlights.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
34 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Local/corner shop
Children's menu
Paddleboard on-site
What to do
On the beach
Beach volleyball
Mountain biking
Kayaking
Boat tours
Motor boating
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Paddleboard on-site
Shopping
Fishing
Mountain climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Parasailing nearby
Ski runs nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Segway hire/tours nearby
Skydiving nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Hot springs nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Conference centre
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Wedding services
Bike hire
Bike shop
Bike repair services
Water sports equipment
Paddleboard on-site
Facilities
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Bike parking
Marina
Banquet hall
Dock
Outdoor entertainment area
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
More
Weekly housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Grove Beach Bar & Gri – This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The General Store – This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Ice Cream Parlor – On-site theme restaurant. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
Restaurant
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.00 per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Are pets allowed at Camp Richardson Historic Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Camp Richardson Historic Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Camp Richardson Historic Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Camp Richardson Historic Resort?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe (13-min drive) and Casino at Harveys Lake Tahoe (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Camp Richardson Historic Resort and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy on-site recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and return when the snow melts for kayaking and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and segway hire. Camp Richardson Historic Resort also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Camp Richardson Historic Resort?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining.
What's the area around Camp Richardson Historic Resort like?
Camp Richardson Historic Resort is a short 8-minute walk from Valhalla at Lake Tahoe and 16 minutes' walk from Pope Beach.
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Camp Richardson Historic Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2024
The location and price and staff are all great
Bethany
Bethany, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
Great location
Citlalic
Citlalic, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Place is great, very close the beach
Song
Song, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
Beautiful amazing resort. Welcoming staff
Kendall
Kendall, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Loved everything about this property, only wished the coffee shop was open.
Shahanna
Shahanna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Quiet and wooded
Rex
Rex, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Quiet peaceful perfect getaway place
Domenica
Domenica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
Nice historical place to stay.
The only thing I can think to say negative is the pillows are flat. Everything else was great.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
Beautiful location! Had an amazing time. So many outdoor activities. Would stay again!
Savanna
Savanna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Nice getaway with restaurant, general store with breakfast and lunch options, ice cream shop and coffee shop on site. Nice beach access. No AC but would stay again
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
very quiet and peaceful
emeri
emeri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
It was great hotel. Enjoyed our stay. Especially having the lake so close. Relaxing sitting by the lake. We will return. First time staying at Camp Richardson.
Gilbert
Gilbert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 September 2024
Room in historic building, walking distance to lake. Coffee available in lobby 24/7, friendly and courteous staff, 24 hour front desk
Laurian
Laurian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2024
Really enjoyed the walking path along the lake
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
25 September 2024
It was a tiny room with two double beds. It’s a clean but outdated hotel. Close to the beach.
Masako
Masako, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
A good surprise!
We loved this space, it is definitely more camp vibes than a hotel, which kind of surprised us but as long as you dont mind that, it is a lovely place to stay. I would definitely stay here again! Their hot water is quick and lasts a long time so no worries about that if thats you least favorite part of camping like me :) it was just far enough from town and an easy, quick walk to the lake!
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Loved having close access to a beautiful beach! Very affordable and clean. I didn't mind the lack of AC at all, the room was very comfortable.
Michaeline
Michaeline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 August 2024
Good place not great wifi
Kyra
Kyra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Beautiful location and quick walk to the lake. Be sure to take trail through Pope Estates. Go back in time and see these old cabins. The general store across from hotel has a nice little restaurant as well as fully staffed store. The ice cream shop across the road is definitely a one scooper as they don't skimp on filling your cone or sundae cup😁. Will definitely return to Camp Richardson.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Beautiful
Rochelle
Rochelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
Cute little historic cabin-like hotel rooms walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Super friendly and helpful staff. The blonde front desk guy that works overnight was super nice and amazing. Five stars just for him 😁
Brooke
Brooke, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
11 July 2024
The hotel is literally next to the main road and vehicles travel through 24/7. There is also no AC, it's better to sleep outside than in that hot hotel!
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
11 November 2024
The heater would not adjust and the room was 75 degrees and too hot to sleep. There was hair in the shower and food on the floor.
David
David, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
17 August 2024
We stayed in the the single hotel room.It was extremely stuffy despite the provided fan. Would not recommend during hot summer days, just too hot to sleep. Room was clean, bed comfortable. Also road nose was ridiculous. Loved how close it is to the beach.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2024
Great motel unit room next to beach!
The beds were very comfortable. We stayed in motel unit, small but OK for us since we weren't in there a lot. Had a small fridge. Super close to beach and restaurant, 5 min walk to a coffee shop/general store. Very affordable for such a great location. Room was a bit stuffy at night because it was August; we had window open and heard delivery trucks early in a.m. There was an adjoining room where we could both hear each other through the walls.