South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)
South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.94833, -120.40213
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-644-2324
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)
Overview South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, nestled in the vast expanse of the Eldorado National Forest. The remote location affords visitors a true outdoor camping experience. Recreation With the South Fork of the Rubicon River located within walking distance, the group camp provides excellent fishing, swimming and other water sports and activities. Facilities While the campground can be used as a single group site that can accommodate up to 125 guests, it can also be reserved as multiple single-family sites. A group cooking area with food preparation tables and double grills is available, as well as campfire rings with grills at each site. Vault toilets are provided, however, drinking water is not available at the campground. Visitors can boil stream water or fill up at nearby boat ramps. A parking area is also available. Natural Features Situated at an elevation of 5,200 feet, the campground sits between the Union Valley Reservoir and Loon Lake. It is also just minutes away from Gerle Creek Reservoir, a serene mountain lake where motorized boating is prohibited in order to preserve a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for visitors. Nearby Attractions Swimming and non-motorized boating are available at Gerle Creek Reservoir, 5 miles north of the campground.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 12 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 340 designated routes (430 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Group | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Robbs Hut | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Gerle Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Gerle Creek | National forest campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Airport Flat Campground | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Airport Flat Cg | National forest campground | 2.8 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.