South Fork Group
South Fork Group is a national forest group campground in California.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.94806, -120.40302
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233879
About South Fork Group
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.
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
- 339 designated routes (430 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA) | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Robbs Hut | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Gerle Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Gerle Creek | National forest campground | 2.0 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. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.