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Camp Richardson Corral

USFS · Hotel, Lodge, Resort · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 19.5 mi
Nearest water fill
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 18.9 mi
Coordinates
38.9327, -120.0448
Last verified
September 18, 2026
38.9327° N · 120.0448° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Camp Richardson Corral and Pack Station is located on National Forest lands on the South Shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The corral is operated under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The address is 4 Emerald Bay Road (Highway 89),approximately three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe.Owned by the Ross family since 1934, Camp Richardson Corral offers scenic guided horseback rides, steak dinner rides, summer hay wagon rides, pony rides, and authentic winter sleigh rides (weather permitting) near Historic Camp Richardson Resort. Reservations are highly recommended. Visit their official website for more information.

From the USFS.

Is Camp Richardson Corral free?

Yes. Camp Richardson Corral is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Camp Richardson Corral?

Hwy 89, South Lake Tahoe, California, (530) 541-3113.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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