Wolf Creek California
Wolf Creek California is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.88306, -120.40000
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Water Skiing, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Wolf Creek California
Overview Wolf Creek Campground is a modern facility on the north shore of Union Valley Reservoir. The reservoir offers plenty of opportunities for water activities like sailing, boating, swimming and fishing. Bring a bike to explore the neighboring bike trail. Eldorado National Forest includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush are all around the region. Recreation The paved Union Valley Bike Trail spans 4.8 miles with an easy climb of 300 feet. The trail connects campgrounds on the east side of the lake, starting from Wench Creek on down to Jones Fork Campground. Interpretive signs along the trail tell the story of the use and development of water resources in Union Valley. This trail can be used by both hikers and bikers. Anglers seek rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout or kokanee salmon. The reservoir also offers opportunities for swimming, water skiing and boating. The nearest boat ramp is at Yellowjacket Campground. Facilities Sites in this two-loop campground come with picnic tables, campfire rings and bear-proof food storage lockers. Most of the family sites will accommodate up to five small tents (1-2 person) or two medium-sized family tents (4-6 people). Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Single, double and group campsites for up to 25 or 50 guests are all reservable. Some sites are tent-only. A host is on-site, and firewood may be available for a fee (more campground details). Natural Featu
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 359 designated routes (483 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Cg | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Wolf Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Wolf Creek Group | National forest group campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Wolf Creek Group Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Yellowjacket | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Yellow Jacket Campground | Private campground | 0.8 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.