Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)
Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.53389, -120.21889
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 209-295-4360
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)
Overview The Bear River Group Campground offers four separate group campsites on a site above the south side of the Lower Bear River Reservoir. The proximity to water and the mixed pine setting in the fresh Sierra Nevada air, makes this campground an excellent group retreat destination. Upriver from the campground is the Upper Bear River Reservoir. This lake is smaller and spans 166 surface acres with 2.5 miles of shoreline. Recreation Lake activities include fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing and picnicking on the shores. Rainbow trout are found in abundance throughout the season, in addition to smaller populations of brown and mackinaw trout as well. A short distance past the Upper Bear River Reservoir is the Pardoe Trail, which borders the Mokelumne Wilderness. The trail runs up the top of Squaw Ridge to an elevation of over 9,000 feet, providing excellent views of the surrounding area. Facilities The campground is designed for tent camping only. Campstie 1 fits 50 people while the other three sites accommodate 25. Piped drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and a group cooking area are among the amenities. Natural Features Bear Group Campground is situated an elevation of 6,000 feet, just a short distance (approximately one mile drive) from the reservoir. It is part of the Eldorado National Forest located in the central Sierra Nevada. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the forest with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Near
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 31 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 476 designated routes (732 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River Group Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Bear River Group | National forest group campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Cole Creek Camping Area | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| South Shore Campground | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Pardoes Point Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Pardoes Point Campground | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.