Historic Camp Richardson Resort is Lake Tahoe's #1 Year Round Recreation Resort. Located on Lake Tahoe's southwest shore, we are the closest resort to Emerald Bay as well as the gateway to the Desolation Wilderness. Whether you're looking to kayak along the shores past the turn of the century estates and catch a glimpse of the beautiful bald eagle, or try snowshoeing for the first time, Camp Richardson Resort is your headquarters for recreation.

Located along miles of sandy beach, the Camp Richardson Marina offers everything from Seadoo and power boat rentals, to paddle boats and kayak rentals. Kids and adults alike will enjoy relaxing on our long stretch of beach and swimming area. Still looking for ways to have fun in the sun while at Camp Richardson? Try the Lake Tahoe Waterski School or Parasailing.

With the closest marina to Emerald Bay and the lake's newest pier, the Camp Richardson Marina offers an endless array of ways to have fun exploring the emerald blue waters of Lake Tahoe. A fuel station, as well as launching and mooring facilities are available for those who would like to bring their own boat up to the lake. Open seven days a week from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM, the Camp Richardson Marina also offers the longest boating season at Lake Tahoe with fall specials running through October. For more information contact the marina directly at 530-542-6570.

For those looking to mountain bike on some of the finest trails found in the United States, stop by the Mountain Sports Center at Historic Camp Richardson Resort. With the lake's largest and best selection of bikes to rent, and the most up-to-date information on where to ride or hike, the Mountain Sports Center also features a large selection of maps, guidebooks, and bike accessories. Located right on a paved bike path, the Mountain Sports Center is the closest bike rental location to the Tallac Historic Estates, The Forest Service Visitor Center and Stream Profile Chamber, as well as several small alpine lakes and waterfalls. For those looking for an off-road mountain biking adventure, countless trails and fire roads lead directly from Camp Richardson to surrounding peaks and ridges.

The Marina
530-542-6570

  • Boat Rentals
  • Waverunners
  • Kayaks/Paddleboats
  • Sportfishing
  • Launching/Mooring
  • Guided Tours
  • Waterski School
  • Fishing Carters

Beaches

  • Baldwin Beach
  • Kiva Beach
  • Tallac Beach
  • Camp Richardson Beach
  • Pope Beach

Camp Richardson Corral
530-541-3113

  • Riding Lessons
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • Wagon & Hay Rides
  • Sleigh Rides

Mountain Sports Center
530-542-6584

  • Mountain Bike Rentals
  • Bike Accessories & Repairs
  • Hiking/Biking Information

Winter Sports Center
530-542-6584

  • Cross-country Ski trails (35km)
  • Ski and Snowshoe Rentals
  • Lessons & Tours
  • Moonlight Cross-country Skiing

Tallac Historic Site
530-541-4975

  • Valhalla Arts and Music Festival
  • Baldwin Museum
  • Artist in Action
  • Valhalla Boathouse Theater
  • Stream Profile Chamber
  • Interpretive Walks
"Surely the fairest picture the whole earth affords."

Once the snow flies the fun continues with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at the Mountain Sports Center. Recently voted "The Best Place to Cross-Country Ski" by Tahoe locals, the Mountain Sports Center offers groomed and marked trails and is the only place in Lake Tahoe where you can ski along the shores of the water. With a wide selection of skiis and snowshoes, we also offer lessons and the ever popular "Full-moon" cross country ski parties. For more information on any of the activities or programs offered at Camp Richardson's Mountain Sports Center please call 530-542-6584.