Dispersed Camping in El Dorado County, California
Showing 231 locations in El Dorado County.
35 Milestone Road Dispersed
This native dirt forest road offers standard dispersed camping opportunities within Eldorado National Forest. The route is surrounded by scenic pine forest and provides quick access from nearby travel corridors.
39 Mile Summer Home Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated in the Eldorado National Forest, offering quick and easy access off the nearby highway with spots tucked behind mature pines.
45 Mile Campground
A small Forest Service camping area situated in the Eldorado National Forest near South Lake Tahoe. It provides quick access directly off Highway 50, making it a convenient overnight option close to major trails like the Ralston Trailhead.
47 Milestone Forest Road
This Eldorado National Forest road offers seasonal dispersed camping in a typical pine forest setting. Access is via an unpaved road with native material surface, suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Alder Creek Picnic Area Road
A paved access road off Highway 50 leading to the Alder Creek Picnic Area in Eldorado National Forest, situated near the South Fork American River.
American Whitewater Resort
A commercial campground geared toward whitewater rafting enthusiasts along the South Fork American River, offering dedicated sites equipped with picnic tables and grills.
Angora Ridge Road Corridor
Angora Ridge Road provides scenic access to trailheads and lookout points within the Lake Tahoe Basin. Overnight parking and dispersed camping are strictly prohibited along this corridor, requiring visitors to use designated regional campgrounds.
Azalea Cove Campground
A scenic walk-in, bike-in, or boat-in developed campground situated along the shores of Union Valley Reservoir within Eldorado National Forest. Accessible via the Union Valley Bike Trail or by boat, this location offers a quiet setting shaded by pines. Since vehicle access directly to the campsites is not possible, visitors must park at designated trailheads and haul or boat their gear in. Vault toilets are available on-site.
Badger Hill Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Badger Hill in Eldorado National Forest offers quiet roadside pullouts with a native soil surface. It is accessible to passenger vehicles during the dry season and provides a peaceful wooded setting.
Bald Mountain Lookout Road Dispersed
This dirt forest road winds through the Eldorado National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. It is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions, providing quiet and wooded spots near Bald Mountain.
Bald Mountain Road Dispersed Area
A dirt forest service road providing access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Eldorado National Forest near Bald Mountain. The route winds through a scenic coniferous forest setting with options for various rig sizes. Quiet pull-outs can be found along the corridor, offering basic wilderness boondocking within driving distance of South Lake Tahoe.
Baltic Lookout Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Baltic Lookout Road in the Eldorado National Forest, offering scenic wooded sites with native dirt road access.
Bayview Campground
An official developed campground situated in a serene pine forest directly across the highway from Emerald Bay. It provides immediate access to the popular Bayview Trailhead, making it a highly sought-after base camp for wilderness hikers.
Bear Springs Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Bear Springs Road within the Eldorado National Forest, offering standard roadside pull-offs in a forested setting.
Beside Safeway Pollock Pines
A large paved commercial parking area adjacent to Safeway along the Pony Express Trail. This location offers highly convenient access to nearby amenities, though traffic noise from the adjacent highway is prominent.
Big Grizzly Can No Spur
This Eldorado National Forest road corridor offers quiet, dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces. Located near Devil Peak, the route is open to most vehicles in dry conditions.
Big Silver Group Campground
Spacious developed group campground in the Eldorado National Forest offering direct access to the Union Valley Bike Trail. The site features multiple tent and trailer-friendly spots, vault toilets, and trash facilities, though visitors must pack in all drinking water.
Black Oak Campground
Group camping destination near Stumpy Meadows Lake in the Eldorado National Forest. The surrounding forest features trails and an abundance of nearby water options for fishing and swimming. This site offers one large group RV site and three tent-only group sites. Each site is equipped with picnic tables, serving tables, grills, and a campfire circle. Vault toilets and an on-site dump station are provided.
Blue Lakes Connector E Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Blue Lakes Connector E road, running adjacent to the West Fork Carson River. The area provides numerous sites positioned within beautiful mountain meadows and under deep pine canopies. Popular on weekends, it offers a peaceful forest retreat with straightforward access for standard vehicles.
Blue Lakes Road Sno-Park Zone
A large and level parking area situated off Blue Lakes Road in the Hope Valley area. This location operates as a free, accessible overnight rest area during the summer and transitions into a permitted Sno-Park during the snow season. Pit toilets are available on-site, and the zone provides convenient access to hiking trails and scenic mountain views.
Brewer Spur E Dispersed
This dirt road spur in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest provides opportunities for dispersed camping in a scenic wooded setting near South Lake Tahoe. The route features a native dirt surface that is generally accessible to all vehicle types, though winter conditions may limit access.
Bridal Veil Group Area and Picnic Ground
A developed group campsite and day-use picnic area situated along the South Fork of the American River. It features group overnight parking stalls, tent pads, picnic tables, and a large fire ring, though no drinking water is available on-site.
Bryan Creek Dispersed Camping
This forest corridor along Bryan Creek in the Eldorado National Forest offers opportunities for quiet dispersed camping close to US-50 and the Ralston Trailhead.
Burnside Connector Spur B
A quiet dirt spur road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The route is accessible by standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Butcher Knife Joe Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Butcher Knife Joe Road offers quiet, wooded sites with native material surfaces within the Eldorado National Forest. It is suitable for most vehicles looking for a peaceful forest setting during the dryer months.
Camino Cove Campground
Camino Cove Campground is a developed Forest Service campground situated along the scenic shores of Union Valley Reservoir. It offers standard campsites under a dense canopy of pine trees with convenient access to water recreation.
Camp Irene
Camp Irene is a remote, walk-in wilderness trail camp situated deep within the Mokelumne River canyon, accessible only by foot.
Camp Lotus
A scenic private campground along the American River, offering RV and tent camping as well as water fill-up options.
Camp Richardson Corral Road
This unpaved Forest Service road provides access to the scenic area surrounding the Camp Richardson Corral near South Lake Tahoe. While highly scenic and easily accessible, dispersed overnight camping is strictly prohibited along this corridor.
Camp Sacramento Dispersed Road
A gravel forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities in the Eldorado National Forest. It is situated very close to Highway 50 and provides excellent proximity to local trailheads.
Camp Shelly
A quiet developed campground nestled in the towering pines near Fallen Leaf Lake and South Lake Tahoe.
Campground by the Lake
A well-located municipal campground in South Lake Tahoe, offering paved sites shaded by tall pines. It provides easy walking access to Lake Tahoe, public beaches, and local amenities, with facilities including flush toilets, coin-operated showers, and a dump station.
Caples Lake Campground
Caples Lake Campground is a developed Forest Service facility situated near Caples Lake in the Eldorado National Forest. It provides convenient access to non-motorized trailheads, including trails leading into the Mokelumne Wilderness.
Capps Crossing Campground
A unique developed group campground along the North Fork of the Cosumnes River in the Eldorado National Forest. When not booked for group reservations, individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, offering a shaded and quiet wooded setting with easy access to river activities.
China Flat Campground
An official developed campground nestled along Silver Fork Road in the Eldorado National Forest. This pine-shaded site offers standard amenities and provides easy access to nearby hiking trails and geologic landmarks like Eagle Rock.
Chute Camp Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated within the Eldorado National Forest. This area offers standard national forest roadside camping with beautiful wooded surroundings, subject to seasonal winter closures.
Connector Road Spur B Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offering secluded options for dispersed camping. It provides a forested, natural setting located a short distance from Markleeville Peak.
Consumnes Overview Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along a scenic ridge with canyon views in Eldorado National Forest. Ideal for travelers looking to camp in a quiet pine forest setting with standard dispersed camping access. No facilities are provided.
Corral Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities close to Hope Valley and South Lake Tahoe. This area provides access to nearby hiking trails and mountain peaks.
Cowboy Camp
A private themed camping site situated along the forested trails of the Leoni Meadows retreat.
Craig Spur Dispersed Camping
This quiet dirt spur road in the Eldorado National Forest offers remote dispersed camping options amidst tall pines. It provides a peaceful retreat with easy access to nearby Leek Spring Hill.
Crater Lake Spur C Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along a quiet forest road spur within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area is surrounded by beautiful pine forest and sits near scenic mountain peaks.
Crater Lake Turnout Dispersed
This primitive dispersed camping area sits along Alpine Mine Road near Carson Pass, bordered by mountain peaks and hiking trails. The access road is unpaved and can feature tricky spots at the entrance, leading to open turnouts where hunters and recreational riders occasionally pass through.
Crystal Basin Dispersed Area
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping opportunities located in the Eldorado National Forest. This area offers quiet, wooded surroundings near several popular reservoirs with relatively easy road access.
Dark Canyon G-town
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Eldorado National Forest near South Lake Tahoe, offering native-surface roadside spots for dispersed camping.
Dark Canyon Road Dispersed
This native-surface forest corridor winds through Eldorado National Forest, offering quiet, wooded pull-outs for self-contained vehicles. The area provides peaceful dispersed camping surrounded by pine trees.
Darling Cabin N Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within the Eldorado National Forest, offering dispersed camping on native material pull-offs surrounded by pine trees.
Desolation Hotel Hope Valley Campground
A premium campground offering dry tent sites, partial and full hook-ups, and glamping yurts. Located along the West Fork Carson River, guests enjoy full access to resort amenities including hot showers, flushing toilets, a sauna, a dishwashing station, and an on-site restaurant.
Devils Gate & Kirkwood Lake Dispersed Corridor
This forest corridor along Devils Gate and Kirkwood Lake roads provides access to the Eldorado National Forest. Standard dispersed camping rules apply on forest service land, though strict local prohibitions are in place near Kirkwood Lake and within the nearby ski resort boundaries.
Dru Barner Campground
Dru Barner Campground features roomy campsites nestled in a quiet forest setting east of Georgetown. Originally designed with equestrian campers in mind, the facility features spacious pull-through sites, horse corrals, and direct access to non-motorized trail networks. Amenities include vault toilets, trash disposal, and a day-use picnic area equipped with flush toilets and sinks. Water availability varies seasonally, and visitors are advised to bring a filtration method or pack in their own supply.
Eagle Rock Picnic Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor offering scenic and quiet forest pull-offs near Eagle Rock. The native surface road is accessible to most passenger vehicles during the seasonal open period.
East Bald Mountain Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor located along East Bald Mountain road within Eldorado National Forest. This dirt road offers quiet wooded pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
East Martin Creekside
This Eldorado National Forest dirt road provides access to primitive dispersed camping opportunities near Martin Creek. The route consists of native dirt and gravel surfaces, offering a secluded getaway in a quiet pine forest.
Edson Burn Parking
A quiet forest pull-off located along an Eldorado National Forest road, near the Mark Edson Dam. Serves as a basic trailhead-style parking spot with a native dirt surface, suitable for campervans and small motorhomes.
Eldorado Ditch Access
A scenic pine-wooded corridor in the Eldorado National Forest near the Pacific Ranger District office. The area consists of easily navigable gravel and bituminous-treated forest roads, providing straightforward dispersed camping opportunities for most vehicle classes. Access is typical of Eldorado National Forest roads, with moderate privacy and occasional distant highway noise.
Eldorado Ditch Loop Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the Eldorado Ditch Loop within Eldorado National Forest, featuring native dirt road pull-offs.
Eldorado Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along forest roads near Union Valley Reservoir and Bassi Falls. The area offers several dirt pullouts shaded by pine trees, suitable for various self-contained rigs. The roads are primarily dirt and native material, requiring caution during wet or snowy conditions.
Eldorado Forest Spur
Quiet dispersed campsites located along a secluded forest spur road surrounded by pine forest. Best suited for smaller self-contained vehicles seeking privacy.
Eldorado National Forest Hike-In Site
A remote hike-in camping spot situated in the Eldorado National Forest.
Eleven Pines Ridge
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Eleven Pines Ridge within the Eldorado National Forest. The area features secluded, primitive campsites nestled among dense pine trees, offering a quiet forest getaway.
Emerald Bay Scenic Overlook & Campground Zone
This highly scenic corridor along Highway 89 overlooks Emerald Bay and features the developed Bayview Campground and the iconic Inspiration Point Vista day-use overlook. Overnight stays are strictly restricted to designated sites within Bayview Campground during its open season, while camping and overnight parking are completely prohibited at the nearby Inspiration Point Vista overlook and trailhead. Visitors must carefully observe area regulations to protect the sensitive Lake Tahoe Basin environment.
Environmental Ed. Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Environmental Ed. Road within the Eldorado National Forest. It provides standard dirt-road camping opportunities nestled within a quiet pine forest setting.
Fallen Leaf Campground
Fallen Leaf Campground is a highly popular, beautifully forested developed campground located on the north shore of Fallen Leaf Lake, just south of Lake Tahoe. It offers over 200 sites with robust amenities including hot showers and flush toilets, making it an excellent base camp for exploring the surrounding basin, though reservations are almost always required.
Farms View Road Park & Ride
A basic paved commuter parking lot located just off the highway. It provides a convenient, paved option for quick overnight stops when traveling through the Sierra Nevada foothills, though expect persistent highway noise.
Fashoda Campground
Fashoda Campground is an exceptionally scenic, walk-to tent camping area situated on a pine-covered peninsula on the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir. Vehicles must park in a central lot after unloading. The campground features vault toilets, drinking water, coin-operated showers, a picnic area, and a sandy beach, with direct access to the Union Valley Bike Trail.
Forest Road Spur (Stanislaus Meadow)
A scenic Forest Service spur road offering quiet dispersed camping close to Stanislaus Meadow Trailhead. The terrain is native dirt but accessible to most passenger vehicles during the summer operating season.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Stanislaus National Forest)
A quiet forest spur off Lake Alpine, providing access to secluded, shaded dispersed sites nestled among the pines. Located near several trailheads and Lake Alpine, this corridor is ideal for small to medium-sized rigs looking for peaceful forest camping.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest spur located in the Eldorado National Forest near Ice House Reservoir. It offers peaceful dispersed camping options along a native material road surface accessible by standard passenger vehicles during the open season.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This quiet Eldorado National Forest spur road provides dispersed camping opportunities near Union Valley Reservoir. The native material surface is accessible by most passenger vehicles in dry conditions.
Forest Spur
A quiet forest road corridor in the Eldorado National Forest, offering dispersed camping. Surrounded by dense pine trees, this area provides a tranquil rustic experience.
Forestdale Creek Road Spur A Dispersed
A quiet and scenic dispersed camping corridor located along a dirt forest road spur within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Carson Pass.
Forestdale Spur E Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options located along a dirt spur in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area features scenic pines and granite structures typical of the high Sierra, with easy access to nearby mountain trailheads.
Fountain Place Road Dispersed
A seasonal dirt corridor winding through the scenic Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, offering quiet forest surroundings near Twin Peaks.
Fredericks Road
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Lake Tahoe Basin near Tahoe Mountain and Fallen Leaf Lake. This road offers easy access to local trailheads but is subject to strict regional camping restrictions.
Fresh Pond Tie Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping along the Fresh Pond Tie road in Eldorado National Forest, offering wooded sites with easy access to nearby historic trails and transit corridors.
Frontier Adventure
A private group camp area located within the Leoni Meadows property in El Dorado National Forest.
Georgetown Airport Campground
Located adjacent to the runway, this county-operated developed campground offers a unique opportunity to camp under the trees next to Georgetown Airport.
Georgetown District, Eldorado National Forest
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Gerle Creek Picnic Road Corridor
A scenic dirt forest road corridor leading towards the Gerle Creek Reservoir area within Eldorado National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along the pine-forested wayside.
Gilmore Lake Backcountry Camp
A remote, hike-in backcountry camping spot located near Mount Tallac within the pristine Desolation Wilderness.
Girard Creek West Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers rustic dispersed camping options within the Eldorado National Forest near South Lake Tahoe.
Glen Alpine Trailhead
This trailhead serves as a gateway to the Desolation Wilderness near Fallen Leaf Lake. Overnight parking is restricted to visitors with an active backcountry permit. Sleeping inside vehicles is strictly prohibited.
Granite Tunnel North
Wooded dispersed camping opportunities located along Granite Tunnel North road within Eldorado National Forest. This area offers standard national forest terrain with quiet, natural surroundings suitable for dry weather exploration.
Grizzly Flat Admin Road
Dispersed camping opportunities along the Grizzly Flat Admin road in the Eldorado National Forest. The road has a native dirt surface that is typically passable for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering quiet, wooded surroundings.
Harrison Avenue Stealth Area
An urban parking area located along Harrison Avenue adjacent to El Dorado Beach. While no parking signs are explicitly posted in the immediate vicinity, local municipal ordinances strictly prohibit vehicle habitation and overnight parking on public streets.
Harvey West Cabin
The historic Harvey West Cabin offers a spacious, two-story rustic getaway on the Silver Fork of the American River. Originally built in the 1930s, the cabin features a great room, kitchen, and multiple sleeping areas. It is popular for fishing, hiking, and wading in the nearby river.
Hawkins Connector Spur F Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Hawkins Connector Spur F within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor features wooded pull-outs, including a notable spot adjacent to a scenic boulder. The terrain is scenic and peaceful, offering a quiet escape near Hope Valley.
Hawkins Spur G
A rustic dispersed camping corridor along Hawkins Spur G, a native material forest road located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area offers quiet, forested spots with standard dispersed camping access.
Hawley Grade Access Road
A scenic dirt corridor located in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit near South Lake Tahoe, offering seasonal dispersed camping. This native dirt road provides access to nearby climbing areas during the summer months.
Henrys Diggins Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Henrys Diggins road within the Eldorado National Forest.
Hope Valley Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in the beautiful Hope Valley area within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering wooded sites with access to recreational trails.
Hope Valley Campground
Hope Valley Campground is a developed Forest Service campground set along the West Fork Carson River, offering standard pine-shaded campsites in a scenic mountain valley.
Hope Valley Campground
A fully reconstructed developed campground set in a pine forest on the edge of Hope Valley. Visitors enjoy convenient access to trout fishing on the West Fork Carson River and nearby hiking trails. The facility features completely updated campsites with modern amenities.
Horse Meadow Spur B
A scenic unpaved forest spur located in El Dorado County near South Lake Tahoe, offering dispersed camping on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land. The native dirt road surface is suitable for most vehicles during dry conditions, though seasonal closures apply.
Horsetail Falls Parking
A developed parking area for Horsetail Falls and Pyramid Creek Trailhead in the Eldorado National Forest, offering access to hiking trails and nearby granite climbing at Lovers Leap. Overnight parking is restricted to permitted wilderness backpackers. No sleeping in vehicles is allowed in the parking lot.
HWY 50 Scaling Station Forest Corridor
A scenic forest corridor located in Eldorado National Forest off Highway 50. This zone features several dispersed gravel pull-outs and quiet forest clearings along the roadway. While convenient for quick overnight stays, some sites suffer from litter, and lower-clearance vehicles should exercise caution on rutted entryways.
Ice House Campground
A popular developed campground located on the shores of Ice House Reservoir within Eldorado National Forest. Nestled in a mixed conifer forest dominated by towering ponderosa pines, it offers direct water access, boat ramps, and plenty of shade. Upgraded facilities include potable water, vault toilets, showers, and an on-site dump station.
Ice House Wrights Lake Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping sites along the Ice House Wrights Lake Road corridor in Eldorado National Forest. This area provides quiet, shaded campsites close to scenic reservoirs and trails.
Inspiration Point Vista
A premier, paved scenic overlook offering some of the most famous and photographed panoramic views of Emerald Bay and Fannette Island. This site features paved walking paths and is strictly a day-use destination.
Iron Mountain Sno-Park & Old Ski Resort
A large, multi-tiered parking area at the site of the abandoned Iron Mountain Ski Resort, now functioning as a winter Sno-Park. It features expansive paved and gravel lots with beautiful panoramic views of the Sierra Mountains. While highly accessible directly off Highway 88, overnight parking during the winter season (typically November 1 through May 30) requires a valid California Sno-Park permit. During the summer, it offers a spacious and quiet place to camp close to Silver Lake and local climbing areas.
Jaybird Spring Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated within the Eldorado National Forest, offering peaceful wooded sites and straightforward vehicle access.
Jaybird Spring South
A secluded dirt forest road corridor heading south in Eldorado National Forest, offering dispersed camping. Surrounded by towering pine forests, this area is located near Jay Bird Spring and offers peaceful, off-grid camping opportunities.
Johnson Pass Road A Spur
A forested spur road off Johnson Pass Road near Echo Summit. This corridor lies near the boundary of the Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, offering a quiet forest setting close to hiking trails and Echo Lake. Access is via a dirt track that is easily passable in dry conditions.
Jones Fork Campground
Jones Fork Campground is a quiet, developed Forest Service camping area situated along the Jones Fork of Silver Creek within the Eldorado National Forest. Shaded by a dense canopy of pine and fir trees, it offers a peaceful camping experience close to water recreation.
Jones Fork Campground Loop Road
A scenic forested loop road adjacent to the Jones Fork Campground, offering native-surface access for dispersed camping and staging near Union Valley Reservoir. This area is nestled within deep pine forests, providing close access to nearby water recreation.
Keystone Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet Forest Service spur road in the Eldorado National Forest offering dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces. Typical seasonal accessibility depends on snowpack and local weather conditions.
Kirkwood Campground
A quiet, beautifully wooded Forest Service campground nestled next to Kirkwood Lake in the Eldorado National Forest. This small developed location is perfect for those seeking immediate trail access to the adjacent Mokelumne Wilderness.
Kit Carson Campground
Nestled in a forest of Jeffrey pines and aspens along the West Fork of the Carson River. Offers scenic waterfront sites, vault toilets, drinking water, and bear boxes. Popular for fishing, hiking, and fall foliage viewing, with quick access to Mokelumne Wilderness trailheads.
Lake Edson Vista Point Dispersed
This scenic vista point spur in Eldorado National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities overlooking Edson Reservoir. Accessible by standard passenger vehicles via a native-surface dirt road, the site provides a quiet forest setting with excellent views near the water.
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit near South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Lake Tahoe Journey KOA
A developed private campground offering full RV hookups, spacious paved pull-through sites, laundry facilities, and modern showers. Highly convenient, situated right off Old Meyers Grade Road near South Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Visitors Center Forest Road
An unpaved Forest Service road corridor located adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Visitors Center. The road offers quick access to beautiful pine-wooded areas but is entirely closed to overnight stays and dispersed camping.
Leonardi Springs Loop Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options situated along the Leonardi Springs Loop native dirt road in the Eldorado National Forest.
Leoni Meadows Campgrounds
A private retreat and youth camp property situated within the El Dorado National Forest, featuring themed campgrounds accessible by reservation.
Lost Lakes Road Dispersed
Located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, this corridor along Lost Lakes Road features multiple dispersed camping pullouts near Lost Lakes. The dirt road winds through scenic pine forest with beautiful mountain views of nearby peaks like The Nipple. It is suitable for most standard rigs during dry summer months.
Lovers Leap Campground
Lovers Leap Campground is a developed USFS facility nestled in a pine forest at the base of the spectacular granite cliffs. Known as a premier destination for rock climbing, it features walk-in campsites with tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Safe, convenient access is provided off the main highway, making it an excellent base for outdoor recreation.
Lower Eagle Point Campground
Situated in the scenic Emerald Bay State Park, Lower Eagle Point Campground offers prime access to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Surrounded by a dense pine forest, it features outstanding scenery with immediate access to popular regional hiking trails.
Lower Lake Clementine Boat-In Campground
A scenic boat-in campground situated along the forested shores of Lower Lake Clementine. Accessible only by water, this site offers a peaceful retreat for campers looking to escape vehicle traffic. Please note there is no vehicle access to these sites.
McCulloh Ridge Dispersed Camping
A primitive dirt corridor traversing McCulloh Ridge in the Eldorado National Forest. This high-altitude route provides quiet, remote dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by thick pine and fir forest.
Mcculloh Spring Road Dispersed
This quiet dirt road corridor in the Eldorado National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities in a pine forest setting.
Meiss Trailhead & Forest Road 10N01
A convenient high-elevation staging area featuring a large paved trailhead parking lot that acts as a permitted Sno-Park in winter, alongside an adjacent dirt forest road spur suitable for dispersed camping during summer.
Middle Beanville Creek
This forest road corridor winds through the Eldorado National Forest near Pollock Pines, offering peaceful dispersed camping options. The road features a native dirt surface and is surrounded by mixed pine forest, providing a classic wilderness camping experience.
Middle Long Canyon Road Dispersed
Quiet forested corridor along Middle Long Canyon Road in Eldorado National Forest, offering dispersed camping in secluded woodland clearings. The main road is paved with gravel or dirt access spurs leading to rustic, shaded sites.
Middle Meadows Group Campground
Middle Meadows Campground is a quiet, isolated developed group campground located in the Eldorado National Forest. Nestled in a forested setting close to a flowing creek, it offers two group campsites accommodating up to 25 and 50 guests. It provides a peaceful base for exploring nearby Hell Hole Reservoir, which offers boating, fishing, and swimming.
Millionaire Camp Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Millionaire Camp Road within the Eldorado National Forest. The area features wooded flat clearings suitable for self-contained rigs, offering close trail access to Bassi Falls.
Mining Claim Dispersed Corridor
A wooded dispersed camping corridor along Mining Claim road within the Eldorado National Forest. This dirt route offers several pull-offs suitable for standard rigs, surrounded by quiet pine forest.
Mormon Emigrant Trail Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping options situated along the scenic Mormon Emigrant Trail within the Eldorado National Forest. This forested route offers several native dirt pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs, surrounded by thick pine woods. The road experiences seasonal winter closures but remains highly accessible during the dry seasons.
Mormon Emigrant Trail Info Site
A paved roadside informational pull-off located along the Mormon Emigrant Trail in the Eldorado National Forest. This spot offers an accessible and level paved area suitable for quick overnight stays and staging.
Mother Lode River Center
This developed riverside campground along the South Fork American River offers camping alongside rafting and outdoor activities.
Nevada Point Ridge Dispersed
This native-surface forest road winds through the Eldorado National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities. It features multiple cleared dirt pull-offs suitable for standard rigs, though the road can be rough in inclement weather.
North Canyon Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along North Canyon Road in Eldorado National Forest, offering wooded native-surface pullouts suitable for various rig sizes. It provides a peaceful forest setting with quick access to nearby trailheads.
Northwind Campground
A developed U.S. Forest Service campground set within the Eldorado National Forest. Located north of Highway 50 near the scenic Ice House Reservoir, it provides a quiet forested retreat with basic amenities.
Old Iron Mountain Trailhead
A quiet hike-in trailhead area near Old Iron Mountain in the Eldorado National Forest, providing access to remote backcountry terrain.
Old Luther Pass Highway Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain corridor along Old Luther Pass Highway in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It features the official Luther Pass Dispersed Campground, which offers 10 free, designated-only sites with pit toilets and bear lockers, alongside informal roadside pullouts.
Pacific District, Eldorado National Forest
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Pack Station Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor within the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, offering dispersed camping opportunities. The road consists of a native dirt surface winding through quiet wooded areas near Andrews Meadows and local hiking trailheads.
Peavine Creek Spur Dispersed
Peavine Creek Spur offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities along a native-surface dirt road in the Eldorado National Forest. The route is accessible to most standard vehicles during the dry season, providing a peaceful forested retreat near Granite Spring.
Pickett Peak Loop Spur A
This dirt road spur offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It provides a scenic pine-covered retreat near Pickett Peak with convenient access for standard vehicles.
Placerville District, Eldorado National Forest
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Placerville RV Resort and Campground
A highly accommodating, fully developed RV resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The property features full-hookup sites, dry camping options, a community kitchen, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Placerville Urban Stealth Parking
Urban street and city park parking options in Placerville. While former options such as the library and USPS parking lots are now strictly prohibited, short-term overnight stays have shifted to designated parking spots at Placerville City Park.
Plum Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Plum Creek Road in the Eldorado National Forest. Offering pleasant wooded areas and easy access to dispersed sites, the dirt road is generally passable for most vehicles during dry conditions, but the native surface can become muddy and slick during the wet season.
Plummer Ridge Trail 4WD
Rough native-dirt forest route offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Eldorado National Forest. This area provides quiet, wooded sites suitable for adventurous travelers seeking a rustic experience.
Ponderosa Cove Campground
A shaded forest group campground located near the scenic Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. It offers vault toilets, drinking water, and is situated within a dense pine forest.
Rainbow Tract
A forest road corridor running through the historic Rainbow Tract recreation cabin area in South Lake Tahoe. Due to strict local basin regulations, overnight dispersed camping and car camping are completely prohibited along this route.
Ralston Peak Backcountry Dispersed Camping
A secluded backcountry dispersed camping area nestled in the Eldorado National Forest near Ralston Peak and Horsetail Falls.
Red Lake Cow Camp Dispersed (FR 511)
This scenic forest corridor winds through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Carson Pass and Red Lake. It features native-material pullouts tucked among mature pines, offering a peaceful basecamp close to alpine hiking and scenery. While quiet at night, its proximity to the highway means minor traffic noise may carry during the day. Access is via a dirt road suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions. High-clearance is recommended for exploring further down the track. Standard 14-day dispersed camping rules apply here. California campfire permits are required for stove use. Highly popular in Summer 2023 for its proximity to wilderness trailheads.
Red Lake Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near South Lake Tahoe, offering rustic dispersed camping options.
Ridge Camp
A scenic, developed walk-in campground situated on a pine-covered ridge near Highway 88 and Silver Lake. It features rustic tent sites that require a short walk from the parking area, providing a quiet forest camping experience.
River Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites along River Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area features small dirt pull-outs near a rushing creek, providing quiet wooded surroundings and natural water access.
Robbs Hut
Perched near the peak, this rustic rental cabin offers panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Accessible by vehicle during warmer months, it transforms into a winter trek destination requiring a snowshoe or ski in.
Rocky Road Dispersed
This forest corridor along Rocky Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Eldorado National Forest. The route features a native dirt surface winding through a scenic wooded environment, providing quiet primitive sites.
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort
The primary RV and vehicle-friendly campground loop within the historic Camp Richardson Resort, set among mature Sierra Nevada pines near the south shore of Lake Tahoe. This highly developed area features full hookups and partial hookup sites within walking distance of the resort's marina, general store, bar and grill, and ice cream parlor. While exceptionally convenient for accessing the lake and resort recreation, sites are known to be crowded, noisy, and challenging to level.
S Charity 2 Spur Connector C Dispersed
This dirt road connector in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities. It provides convenient access to nearby wilderness trailheads and mountain lakes.
Salt Rock Crossing
Secluded dispersed camping sites along the Salt Rock Crossing forest road corridor in Eldorado National Forest.
Sand Flat Campground
A scenic Forest Service campground situated along the picturesque South Fork of the American River. Conveniently located just off Highway 50, the campground offers immediate access to the river with numerous flat sites suitable for tents, vans, and smaller RVs. While beautiful and convenient, its proximity to the highway brings noticeable traffic noise during the day.
Sand Mountain Boulevard Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Sand Mountain Boulevard in the Eldorado National Forest. This area offers easy access to standard vehicles via a paved and bituminous treated surface, surrounded by pine forests near Sand Mountain.
Sand Pit Access Road Dispersed
This Forest Service corridor offers dispersed camping options along a native-dirt access road in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It provides a quiet forest setting situated just outside the South Lake Tahoe municipal area.
Schneider Camp Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest corridor winding through the Eldorado National Forest near South Lake Tahoe, offering scenic mountain access and dispersed camping opportunities.
Schneider Cow Camp Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Schneider Cow Camp Road (Caples Spur Dee) within Eldorado National Forest. Lower areas near the Caples Maintenance Station offer flat pull-offs suitable for medium to large rigs, while ascending further up the road reveals more secluded, rugged spots beside a small stream and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Scotts Lake Road Dispersed
Located along Scotts Lake Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, this dispersed camping corridor offers numerous scenic spots tucked among the pines. The flat entrance area close to the highway is highly accessible for larger rigs, while the deeper road heading towards Scotts Lake deteriorates into a rougher, rutted track that requires high-clearance vehicles.
Shealor Keyes Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along Shealor Keyes Road in Eldorado National Forest, offering convenient pullouts in a wooded environment close to Hwy 88 and several scenic overlooks.
Shealor Lake Trailhead
A paved trailhead parking area directly off Highway 88, serving hikers and backpackers heading to Shealor Lake. Overnight parking is allowed for backpackers, but sleeping in vehicles is not permitted.
Sherman Fence Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Sherman Fence road within the Eldorado National Forest.
Shot Rock Vista Point
A paved scenic pullout and vista point located directly off Highway 88 in Eldorado National Forest, offering expansive views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada landscape. It serves as a convenient and easily accessible paved spot for a brief overnight stay or resting point along the highway.
Showers Lake
Showers Lake is a scenic backcountry camping destination accessible only via a hike along the Pacific Crest Trail or Tahoe Rim Trail.
Silver Canyon Vista Dispersed
Silver Canyon Vista is a scenic forest road corridor in Eldorado National Forest offering dispersed camping options. The road is typically accessible to most vehicles during dry months, providing a peaceful escape into the pine forest.
Silver Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along Silver Creek in the Eldorado National Forest. This site offers quiet forested camping with convenient passenger vehicle access and features a separate group camping area.
Silver Creek Dispersed Camp
A quiet dispersed campsite located in the pine forests of Eldorado National Forest, offering a more secluded alternative to nearby developed campgrounds.
Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek Group Campground offers a shaded group campsite located in the Crystal Basin area of the Eldorado National Forest. Nestled near Silver Creek, this rustic campground is ideal for larger gatherings and is situated just under two miles from the popular Ice House Reservoir.
Silver Fork Campground
A developed Forest Service campground set along the scenic Silver Fork American River, shaded by tall pines and firs. It offers structured camping with quick access to water activities and hiking trails.
Silver Fork Road Dispersed Camping
A series of dispersed dirt pullouts situated along Silver Fork Road, offering convenient roadside camping options under the forest canopy. The area provides easy access to the Silver Fork of the American River for recreation, with spacious turnouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Silver Lake East Campground
Silver Lake East Campground is a developed USFS facility nestled along the scenic shores of Silver Lake. It offers well-spaced sites shaded by mature pines, clean vault toilets, and direct lake access for swimming. Ideal for those seeking a managed camping experience in Eldorado National Forest.
Silverado Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Silverado Road in Eldorado National Forest, offering direct access to quiet wooded campsites. Located near Silver Lake, the native dirt road is generally accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Simas Flat Spur
A quiet National Forest Service spur road located within the Eldorado National Forest. This dirt road offers dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by native pine forest.
Slate Mountain Dispersed
Dispersed camping options located along Slate Mountain Road in the Eldorado National Forest. The native-surface road is generally accessible to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering a standard wooded setting for self-contained campers.
Slate Mountain Mine Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Slate Mountain Mine Road within the Eldorado National Forest. This dirt road offers access to rustic campsites surrounded by mature pine forest, ideal for self-contained rigs looking for quiet surroundings.
Slate Mountain Ridge Dispersed
A scenic ridge-top corridor located in the Eldorado National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping along a native dirt road. The area provides classic forested settings typical of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Overnight stays are seasonally restricted to late spring through late autumn.
Sly Guard Cabin
An historic forest service guard cabin from the early 1940s offering comfortable accommodations in a beautiful pine forest near Sly Park Reservoir. It provides modern conveniences within a classic forest environment, with close proximity to hiking, mountain biking, and local points of interest.
Sly Park Campground
A developed lakeside campground nestled under beautiful pine trees near the reservoir, offering well-spaced sites, potable water, and scenic walking trails.
Snow Creek Waterhole Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Snow Creek Waterhole Road inside Eldorado National Forest.
Snow Water Road Dispersed
Snow Water Road is a crushed aggregate and gravel forest corridor within Eldorado National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities accessible by standard passenger vehicles during the open season.
South Beanville Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along South Beanville Creek Road within the Eldorado National Forest. This route features various pullouts along the dirt and native-material road suitable for self-contained campers.
South Big X Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along South Big X Road within the Eldorado National Forest, offering wooded sites along a dirt and gravel route.
South Camp Spur Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities located along South Camp Spur in the Eldorado National Forest, offering standard forest campsites in a dense wooded setting.
South Fork Group Campground - Eldorado National Forest
Spacious developed campground in the Eldorado National Forest near the Rubicon River. Ideal for large gatherings and group retreats, though visitors must bring their own drinking water.
South Power Access Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping spots along the South Power Access road in Eldorado National Forest. Located near Robbs Peak, this area offers quiet, wooded camping sites along a native material dirt road.
South Robbs Peak Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor in the Eldorado National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities. The route features a native dirt surface and winds through beautiful pine forests near Robbs Peak.
South Sherman Way Dispersed
This forest road corridor in Eldorado National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along South Sherman Way and its spurs. The area features a quiet pine forest setting with native-dirt pullouts suitable for standard vans and smaller rigs during the dry season.
Spring Chicken Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Spring Chicken Road within the Eldorado National Forest, offering a rustic pine forest setting near Chicken Hawk Spring.
Spring Creek Road Corridor
A scenic forest road winding through the pine forests of the Lake Tahoe Basin. While open to passenger vehicles during the summer season, dispersed camping is strictly prohibited here.
State Park - Ruck-A-Chucky
A primitive developed campground situated along the scenic Middle Fork of the American River within the Auburn State Recreation Area. Access via Sliger Mine Road is winding, narrow, and steep, making it best suited for smaller rigs and campervans seeking a rustic riverside experience.
State Park - Upper Eagle Point Campground
A developed, wooded campground located within Emerald Bay State Park. The area offers scenic hiking trails leading down to the water, and features well-spaced sites equipped with bear-proof food lockers, picnic tables, fire pits, and charcoal grills.
Steely Fork Cosumnes River Road Dispersed
This dirt corridor within Eldorado National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along the Steely Fork Cosumnes River. Accessible by standard vehicles, the native dirt road provides quiet, wooded settings.
Stockton Camp Dispersed Corridor
Stockton Camp offers rustic dispersed camping along a native dirt forest road in the Eldorado National Forest. Located just over a kilometer from the main highway, this area provides a peaceful, pine-forested setting close to historic Tragedy Spring and Silver Lake.
Stony Creek West
Stony Creek West offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-surface dirt road in Eldorado National Forest. This area provides quiet wooded surroundings suitable for self-contained rigs during the dry season.
Strawberry Point Campground
Strawberry Point Campground is located on the shores of Ice House Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest. This scenic, pine-forested campground offers primitive developed camping with lake access and water recreation nearby.
Strawberry-Twin Lakes Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers multiple dispersed camping pullouts alongside Strawberry Creek in the Eldorado National Forest. The surrounding environment is recovering from a major wildfire, offering open mountain views but also containing numerous hazardous dead standing trees. Accessible via a weathered paved road that transitions to native dirt spurs, the area provides a peaceful setting close to local trailheads.
Stumpy Meadows Boat Ramp Area
A forested access corridor near Stumpy Meadows Reservoir in Eldorado National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping off short dirt spurs.
Stumpy Meadows Campground
Located on the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, this campground provides an enjoyable setting in a heavy conifer forest with easy access to water activities. Campers can enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing on the stocked reservoir. Sites are well-spaced and offer ample privacy, equipped with picnic tables and grills. Vault toilets and drinking water from spigots are provided.
Sunset Campground
Sunset Campground sits directly on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir, nestled under cedar and ponderosa pines. This popular, developed USFS facility features 121 single-unit sites, a boat ramp, a dump station, coin-operated showers, and a swimming beach. It serves as an excellent base for boating, fishing, and biking along the 4.8-mile lakeside trail.
Tahoe Valley Campground
A large, well-equipped private resort facility located in South Lake Tahoe offering full amenities, laundry, and showers.
Teepee Point
A camp location on the private Leoni Meadows property featuring themed group structures.
Thousand Trails Ponderosa
A cozy, developed RV park and campground situated right along the river, featuring cabin rentals and typical resort amenities.
Thunder Mountain Admin Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Thunder Mountain Admin Road in the Eldorado National Forest. Provides rustic forest camping close to Silver Lake and local trailheads.
Thunder Mountain Trailhead
Located just off Highway 88 in the Eldorado National Forest, this trailhead provides access to the scenic Thunder Mountain Trail.
Tobacco Gulch West
A quiet dirt forest road offering basic dispersed camping options in Eldorado National Forest.
Tragedy Springs Picnic Road
A scenic forest road in Eldorado National Forest offering quick access to shaded dispersed camping pullouts near Tragedy Spring. This area provides a tranquil woodsy setting close to Highway 88.
Trap Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Trap Canyon Road within the Eldorado National Forest. The route features native dirt surfacing and provides access to secluded wooded clearings.
Traverse Creek Parking
A gravel parking area located within the Eldorado National Forest near Georgetown, serving as a quiet access point for local trails.
Twin Peaks Lower Lookout Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The route features an improved native dirt surface providing access into the pine forest near South Lake Tahoe.
Union Valley Reservoir Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the forest roads on the northwest side of Union Valley Reservoir, offering quiet pull-offs in the Eldorado National Forest.
Union Valley Reservoir East Shore
A scenic developed recreation zone along the eastern shores of Union Valley Reservoir in Eldorado National Forest. This area encompasses Sunset Campground, featuring spacious sites with standard amenities and a boat ramp, alongside Fashoda Campground, a walk-to, tent-only retreat on a pine-wooded peninsula. Both areas connect to the 4.8-mile Union Valley Bike Trail and provide direct reservoir access for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Upper Roost Canyon
A scenic dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the peaceful pine forests of Eldorado National Forest, located near Pollock Pines. The native material road is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions and provides a rustic camping experience near Stumpy Meadows Reservoir.
Urban Stealth Parking (El Dorado Hills)
An urban parking area located off Mercy Drive near local hotels and dining options in El Dorado Hills. It is suitable only for low-profile vehicles seeking a quick stealth stop, as overnight stays on private commercial properties carry risk of enforcement.
Urban Stealth Parking (Placerville)
This zone covers potential urban stealth parking opportunities within commercial parking areas in Placerville, such as strip malls. Stays in these locations are highly visible and subject to local municipal ordinances regarding vehicle habitation.
Van Horn Water Hole Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Van Horn Water Hole Road within Eldorado National Forest, providing quiet wooded sites.
Vaughn Cabin Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities are located along Vaughn Cabin Road within the Eldorado National Forest. The road is a native material dirt route winding through quiet pine forest settings.
Water Camp Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Water Camp Road in Eldorado National Forest. The surrounding pine forest is lush and unburned, offering multiple pull-offs and side spurs with good privacy for those seeking a quiet forest escape.
Wench Creek Campground
Wench Creek Campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on the eastern shore of Union Valley Reservoir. It offers both group and single-family sites with convenient access to swimming, boating, and fishing. The Union Valley Bike Trail passes directly through the campground, linking it to other nearby recreation sites.
West Martin Meadow Road Dispersed
Located in the Eldorado National Forest near South Lake Tahoe, this forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options on native dirt surfaces. Campers can find quiet spots tucked among the pines, providing convenient access to nearby hiking trails like Thunder Mountain.
West Point Campground
West Point Campground sits on the northwest shore of Union Valley Reservoir. It offers 22 campsites, vault toilets, a day-use area, and a boat ramp for direct reservoir access.
Wilderness Outpost Camp
An outdoor camp station situated within the private boundaries of the Leoni Meadows retreat.
Wolf Creek Campground
A developed campground situated on the north shore of Union Valley Reservoir within the Eldorado National Forest. The facility features two loops with picnic tables, campfire rings, and bear-proof food storage lockers. Recreational activities include access to the paved 4.8-mile Union Valley Bike Trail, swimming, boating, and trout fishing.
Wolf Creek Group Campground
A group camping facility located near the main Wolf Creek Campground on the north shore of Union Valley Reservoir. Designed for larger groups, it provides access to the reservoir's watersports and the paved Union Valley Bike Trail.
Woods Creek Fishing Access
This lakeside access zone in Eldorado National Forest offers flat parking and beautiful water views. Located just off the main highway, the asphalt lot accommodates several vehicles and features a seasonal vault toilet. It is a quiet overnight option during the warmer months, though winter snow blocks access.
Woods Lake Campground
A quiet and highly scenic developed campground nestled in a lodgepole pine forest near Woods Lake in the Eldorado National Forest. This spot serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking into the Mokelumne Wilderness, with trails like the Winnemucca Lake Loop and Round Top Lake starting nearby.
Woods Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic forested corridor located off Woods Lake Road in Eldorado National Forest, offering several dispersed camping pullouts near a small creek. While the initial spots are relatively accessible, the road quickly becomes rough and narrow with tight overhangs and limited turnaround space, making it highly challenging for larger trailers.
Wrights H Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor situated within the Eldorado National Forest, offering rustic dispersed camping options. Set in a dense pine woodland, it serves as a serene staging area near the Crystal Range.
Yankee Loop Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Yankee Loop in Eldorado National Forest. The native material dirt road offers quiet, wooded pull-outs suitable for standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Yellowjacket Campground
Yellowjacket Campground is situated on the shores of the scenic Union Valley Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest. Shaded by a dense canopy of ponderosa pine and cedar, the facility offers standard developed campsites with fire rings, grills, picnic tables, drinking water, vault toilets, and an on-site host. Recreation options include boating, swimming, fishing for trout and salmon, and hiking the nearby Union Valley Bike Trail.