Pipi Campground
Pipi Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.57361, -120.43750
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- +1 (209) 295-4414
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Pipi Campground
Overview Pipi Campground (pronounced "pie pie") offers RV and tent camping along the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River, offering great fishing and swimming opportunities. The Cosumnes River flows from the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada and runs for about 52 miles through California's Central Valley and into the Mokelumne River. Historically, the native Miwok people of northern California used to camp in this region in summertime. Recreation Rainbow trout are regularly stocked in the river and wheelchair accessible fishing is provided from the paved river walkway. The walkway meanders along the river for just under a mile. Facilities A spacious picnic area is located along the river. The campground provides drinking water and vault toilets. Most parking aprons are paved, but some are gravel. Single sites fit a maximum of two vehicle and six people. Interpretive programs take place in peak season. Natural Features At an elevation of 4,100 feet, PiPi boasts three camp loops with a dense mixture of conifers like cedar and fir. The area 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. Charges & Cancellations • Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. • Reservation Fee: A fee may b
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 357 designated routes (786 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipi Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Pipi Cg | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Cowboy Camp | Private campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| Frontier Adventure | Private campground | 4.8 mi | — | — |
| Wilderness Outpost Camp | Private campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Teepee Point | Private campground | 5.5 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.