Red Fir
Red Fir is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.00222, -120.31250
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, 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 Red Fir
Overview Situated on the north side of the Loon Lake Reservoir, Red Fir Group Campground offers a primitive group camping experience in the lush Eldorado National Forest. Recreation The nearby lake provides fishing, swimming and boating, and the campground is just a short walk across the road to the water's edge. Visitors also enjoy off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding on the popular Rubicon Jeep trail. Hiking and wilderness backpacking are popular activities. Day permits are available at the nearby Loon Lake trailhead and overnight permits are available at the Eldorado Information Center. Facilities The campground offers tent-only campsites, accommodating a group of up to 25 guests. A group kitchen area is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is part of the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, situated at a 6,400-foot elevation and nestled in a forest of tall pine trees. Nearby Attractions The campground is not far from the Desolation Wilderness. Charges & Cancellations • Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. • Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. • Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 10 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 275 designated routes (376 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fir Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Red Fir Group | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA) | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Northshore Cg | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Wentworth Springs Campground | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Wentworth Springs Cg | National forest campground | 0.9 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.