Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground
Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.76639, -120.48250
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 831-245-6891
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground
Overview Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picnic Area is located on the South Fork of the American River. It offers picnicking sites, a group overnight area, beautiful swimming holes, and close access to fishing. Recreation This site provides two large swimming holes in the river that are popular with the local residents. Fishing is also a popular activity, mainly rainbow and brown trout. Facilities Bridal Veil Group Area is on a hill overlooking the river and day use area. The group area includes lot-style parking with 7 parking stalls, 5 tent pads, 8 picnic tables, 6 serving tables, and a large group fire ring. Group campsite users may use the day use areas with no additional fees. None of the facility is accessible. There is no water available on site. The facility has a host on site from mid-May through mid-October. Natural Features Sitting at an elevation of 3,200 feet, Bridal Veil group campsite provides easy access to the American River. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of this forest, creating warm, dry summers, and cold, wet winters. Vegetation is mixed conifers with riparian vegetation along the river. Nearby Attractions Visitors enjoy scenic drives along Highway 50 and surrounding forest roads. The site is within a half hour drive of both Jenkinson Lake and Crystal Basin. It is 10 minutes from the stores and restaurants of Pollock Pines and 5 minutes from Bridal Veil Falls. South Lake Tahoe is a 45 minute drive. Charges & Cancellations • Recreation F
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 25 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 5.0 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 305 designated routes (583 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloop Area | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Rainbow Area | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| Dogwood Area | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| Hazel Area | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Chimney Area | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Hilltop Area | Private campground | 3.8 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.