Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe

Staying at Camp Richardson, near South Lake Tahoe, is a great choice for a large group.  There are many choices for accommodations, including the Richardson House, which sleeps 20 easily and has this great front porch to watch the passing parade along the bike route/sidewalk.

There are also cabins, campsites and a hotel as sleeping options.  Camp Richardson has its own beach, restaurant, bar, ice cream parlor, coffee shop, and general store.  Beyond all these amenities, a biking trail passes right by, while nearby Tallac Historic Site offers glimpses at early 1900s Tahoe society and Taylor Creek Visitor Center provides a gentle, one mile amble along meadows and streams.

Our visit to Taylor Creek included beautiful vistas

views of the mountain range and glimpses of Lake Tahoe 

and a chance to see flora up close (like the mountains and the lake, the flowers are bigger than back East).

Indian paint brush

a giant dandelion (not really, but looks like one)

Overall, a stay at Camp Richardson offers options for the active (biking, running, paddling) and the sedentary (beach, nature walks, historic tours), making this place a great base for vacation fun!

dinner table decorated for 4th of July by Emily

the cousins on the porch

This big, red bike means you can't miss the bike rental shop!