Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe, CA
At a glance
Camp Richardson is ranked #15 of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.7/5) and safety (4.0/5, 16th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe). The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Camp Richardson is a historic resort first and a neighborhood almost incidentally. Captain Alonzo Richardson bought this stretch of shoreline in 1924, put up cabins and a lakefront pavilion, added the hotel in 1926 and the long pier in 1927, and the compound under the giant pines has been collecting summers ever since. When new operators took over in 2024, the mandate was to preserve the old family feeling, which tells you how protective the south shore is of this place. The Beacon's deck and its rum runners are an institution, and the Pope-Baldwin bike path rolls right through, linking beaches for miles. Private homes here amount to a handful, ringed by Forest Service land and summer crowds that arrive by the thousand. Living at Camp Rich means sharing it. The compensation is that everyone else has to go home on Sunday.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants-
Public Spaces4.7
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.1 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Valley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bijou Community | Primary | K-5 | |
| South Tahoe Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| South Tahoe High | High | 9-12 |
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Camp Richardson FAQs8 answers
Is Camp Richardson a good place to live?
Camp Richardson ranks 15th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.7/5) and safety (4.0/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
Is Camp Richardson safe?
Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 16th of 30 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe.
Which schools serve Camp Richardson?
Schools serving Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe include Tahoe Valley Elementary (2.4/5), Bijou Community (2.7/5), South Tahoe Middle (3.0/5) and South Tahoe High (3.0/5).
What is the weather like in Camp Richardson?
Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 9th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe. Summer days run 42° to 77°F and winter days 19° to 43°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 31 inches a year.
Is Camp Richardson walkable to shops and restaurants?
Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe scores 4.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 6th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
What is Camp Richardson known for?
Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe scores highest on public spaces (4.7/5) and safety (4.0/5).
How does Camp Richardson compare to other South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods?
Camp Richardson ranks 15th of 71 neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe. It ranks 16th of 30 in South Lake Tahoe for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in South Lake Tahoe are Cascade Properties and Fallen Leaf Lake.
What are the downsides of living in Camp Richardson?
Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe scores lowest on schools (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).
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