The Beacon Bar & Grill

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Welcome to Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina
A Year-Round Destination Resort

Reminiscent of a time when friendship was a lifelong endeavor and vacation meant leaving your troubles at the door. A year-round destination resort of pure relaxation offering historic lodging, camping, boating, biking, beach-going, lakeside dining, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, and more. All on the south shore of one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in the world and just minutes from world-class ski/board resorts and casinos.

Closest full service marina to Emerald Bay offering an abundance of great ways to explore the waters of Lake Tahoe.
Mountain Sports Center featuring the lake's largest and best selection of bikes for the summer and snowshoes and cross country skis for the winter.
The Beacon Bar & Grill is located right on the water's edge and offers an incredible menu, atmosphere, and gathering spot for everyone.
A historic hotel, lakefront cabins, 200 campsites, and 100 RV sites.

Make your Thanksgiving Dinner reservations at the Beacon Bar & Grill. Lakeview dining at its finest.

Nestled amongst the trees and along the beautiful south shore of Lake Tahoe, Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina offers year-round lodging to fit every need. Whether it's a romantic getaway for two, a family reunion, a camp out, or just a quick getaway, you will find what your looking for at Camp Richardson Resort.

Please note: Camp Richardson Resort has a strict no pet policy.

Imagine a slow, easy ski along the shores of Lake Tahoe, only stopping for a cup of hot chocolate or specialty coffee at the Beacon Bar & Grill. Or perhaps to build a quick snowman peeking between the trees. The views are spectacular and the trails are groomed and marked for the beginner to the expert. Full cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals are available. Winter is one of Lake Tahoe's most glorious seasons. Stay with us and enjoy this peaceful time.

Situated in the middle of the lake's longest stretch of sandy beach, the full service marina at Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina is the closest marina to Emerald Bay.
With one of the lake's newest and most modern floating pier, the Camp Richardson Marina is your headquarters for exploring the emerald blue waters of Lake Tahoe.
Featuring a wide range of boats and personal watercraft to rent, we are also home to the Lake Tahoe Water Ski School, Sailing School, Fishing Charters, Sailboat cruises, and more.

No one is ever left hungry at Camp Richardson Resort. With options from sit-down dining in the lakeside Beacon Bar & Grill, home of the famous Rum Runner, to a quick breakfast or hearty deli sandwich in our General Store, to a fresh organic coffee or espresso delight in our Coffee & Confectionery, to magnificent scoops of ice cream in our Ice Cream Parlor, your tastebuds are sure to be satisfied.

Summer at Camp Richardson can be fun and crazy. Live music on the Beacon deck, kids and families playing on the beach, bike riders, ice-cream eaters, boat renters, hikers, volleyball players, and more keep it exciting and entertaining.
If you are looking for the hot spot at Lake Tahoe in the summer, this is it! Don't let our serene and beautiful setting fool you. Camp Richardson Resort is rockin' in the summer!