When you stay at Camp Richardson Historic Resort in South Lake Tahoe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heavenly Gondola and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casino. .This beach hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Heavenly Ski Resort and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Casino at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
What's nearby
Valhalla at Lake Tahoe - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Tallac Historic Site - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Pope Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Taylor Creek Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Fallen Leaf Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
Getting around
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Cascade Kitchens - 6 min drive
McDonald's
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Crazy Good Bakery Cafe - 6 min drive
Lake Tahoe AleWorX - 6 min drive
About this property
Camp Richardson Historic Resort
Camp Richardson Historic Resort offers 34 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided weekly, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at The Grove Beach Bar, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Grove Beach Bar - 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 - Onsite theme restaurant. Open daily.
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
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
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Camp Richardson Historic Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Cute cabbiny feel loved the hotub in the snow. Very chill about rules.
Tessa
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erica
Feb 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved everything, so clean, cookies at check in, short walk to the lake, on a running trail. Many positives, one negative is the bed was not very comfortable.
Enjoyed stay as the property location was outstanding
Shubhashish
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Claire
Feb 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable and check in was friendly. I loved the lobby! There's a fireplace and it feels like a cozy ski lodge. The only downside was that it was a bit loud because all the hallways are wood, so sound echoes. The other guests were not too loud, but I could hear people coming and going.
Amazing place. Service is great. Rooms are small but the cabins are a good size. No fridge or coffee machine in the small room. But kitchen and fridge and oven etc in the cabins.
Probably the best part of the stay was the friendly staff and the Big Bear breakfast burritos. I stayed at the Beachside Inn which was nice since I had easy access to the long dock, which allowed me to get on the water without being in the water. Staying right on the lakeshore provided amazing photo opportunities in the early morning.
The check in process was so easy so I appreciate that. But I felt like the room was a little dirty. There was chewed up gum on our door knob to the bathroom and the side of the wall so that was a little gross. And it was a little off putting that you could hear the other room going to the bathroom. I would definitely stay in the cabin part of the camp but not the motel part.