Camp Richardson Resort
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"The Epitome of Family Friendly Accommodations"
Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina is the jewel of South Lake Tahoe. Its lake front, kid friendly, budget friendly, and activity rich. If Camp Richardson is on your bucket list, move it up to the first position.
The resort’s 40 lake front cabins are named after late model cars. My family spent a glorious December weekend in a year round cabin named Thunderbird. This cabin comfortably sleeps eight and is a stone’s throw from the lake. It offered a gas fireplace, full kitchen (including microwave, coffeemaker and toaster), with utensils, linens and towels.
We did not have phone, Internet, or television but thanks to my cell phone, our portable DVD players, and my laptop’s built in wireless card, I never felt “off the grid.” If you don’t own these things, have no fear; the front office has a few TV/DVD players available upon request. If you anticipate needing one, call in advance to reserve it. The resort also offers free Wi-Fi in its common room and general store and deli.
My daughter’s reaction to our cabin was unforgettable. While walking through it, she was jumping up and down chanting “This is the best trip ever!” My beau’s reaction was also rib tickling, after just one hour in our cabin he was already planning our annual return visit for the next 10 years!
It was cold outside, but we were cozy inside thanks to forced-air heating from vents throughout the cabin. Camp Richardson’s cabins have 12-15 gallon water heaters, much smaller than the water heaters of most homes. The main limitation is the inability to take lengthy consecutive showers. I’m guessing a family could take three short showers, 5 to 7 minutes, back to back with no problems.
There is a restaurant right on the water’s edge, The Beacon Bar and Grill, home of the famous Rum Runner. We had a delicious and affordable dinner here. Please see my review of The Beacon Bar and Grill for more details. http://tinyurl.com/cdrhc8f
Camp Richardson is bursting with family friendly activities. This year-round destination resort offers camping, boating, biking, beach-going, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, and is just minutes from world-class ski and snowboard resorts and casinos. The full-service marina rents boats, seadoos, kayaks, paddleboats, and offers a rum runner cruise.
Regardless of your itinerary, don’t forget to squeeze in some nature walks. I took many stunning family photographs on the lake’s pier and the wooded property around our cabin. For me, a great photograph validates the cost of my vacation.
Traveler’s Tips:
1. Only two cabins have bathtubs.
2. Cabins rent only by the week in summer and fill up quickly. Campsites go early in the summer so it is recommended families book a couple months in advance.
3. Pack thick PJ’s for the kids if you visit in the winter.
4. Bears do frequent the area so it is important to make sure to store food properly and keep food out of cars so the bears don't break in.
This review is based on a complimentary stay at Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina in South Lake Tahoe, CA. I received no other compensation besides the hotel stay. Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina did not request that I express any particular point of view and my reviews always reflect my honest opinions.
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"Fun with the Family"
A favorite family summer vacation resort for decades, with small, simple rooms in a cavernous main lodge and cottages to rent. Summer and winter activity camps are offered for kids 5 to 13. There is a marina, a sandy beach, riding stables, restaurants, a 300-unit campground, a “trading post,” and general store. The camp makes a convenient headquarters from which to set off on horseback or on foot into Desolation Wilderness. Paddle \boats, Jet Skis, and other water toys are rented at the marina. Cross-country ski and snowshoe trails are open in the winter, with rentals, lessons, and tours.
Morning or afternoon guided horseback rides from Camp Richardson to Fallen Leaf Lake are a thrill for youngsters and the whole family. They take about three hours, include either breakfast or dinner, and are very popular, so reserve ahead. Children must be 6 years old; guided rides for children only are also available.
Fallen Leaf Lake is accessible by road off Highway 89 and makes a wonderful day trip from Camp Richardson. You can hike around the lake, swim, picnic or barbecue, and launch a boat.
A year-round Lake Tahoe destination resort offering historic lodging, camping, boating, biking, beach-going, lakeside dining, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, and more. The full service marina at Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina is the closest marina to Emerald Bay.
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Pets: no
Website:
www.camprichardson.com
Phone:
(800) 544-1801
Parking & directions:
Five miles south of the “Y,” Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe
Services:
In house Restaurant
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Full size cribs
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