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Finnon Lake Recreation Area

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· Placerville, El Dorado, California

140 acres hosted by Finnon L.

12 RV/tent sites · 6 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Amazing views

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MOSQUITO ROAD WILL BE CLOSED FROM MAY 28TH TO AUGUST 4TH. ALL VEHICLES PLEASE USE ROCK CREEK ROAD - DIRECTIONS BELOW. From Sacramento on Hwy 50: At the second stop light, Spring St./Hwy 49, turn left, heading north about 1 block to the stop sign. Turn left, staying on Hwy 49, approximately 1 mile. Turn right on Hwy 193. Travel approximately 3.1 miles to Rock Creek Road. Turn right onto Rock Creek Road and travel 8.9 miles to Finnon Lake/Frank's Diner on the Left. The campground is behind the Diner. The DINER IS CLOSED. Traveling West on 50 from Tahoe: make a right on HWY 49 traveling north. Follow the above instructions. Welcome to Finnon Lake Recreation Area! Our lovely lake offers serenity in a beautifully unique setting, nestled deep into the forest. Enjoy the scenic and exhilarating drive to our hidden gem along the South Fork of the American River- this is all for you to discover. The night skies above Finnon Lake will reveal stars unseen in most parts of California. Enjoy searching for bullfrogs, and watch the flock of Canadian Geese fly in right at sunset as the horizon blends into the watercolor sky. This private lake supports the fire protection efforts of the Mosquito Fire Protection District and the firefighters of this community. The lake is managed by volunteers of the community for the benefit of the residents The primary funding source for the Finnon Lake Restoration is the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, which was signed into law in 2004 with a mission to support “efforts that improve the environmental, economic and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada Region, its communities and the residents of California,” according to its Website. Finnon Lake is also home to a popular 18-hole disc golf course and Mosquito’s only restaurant, Frank's Diner. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, paddling, hiking, or biking during your stay. Potable water, picnic tables, campfire rings, and toilets on site. The property can not accommodate horses. 2 dogs per site limit. Our property is located in Placerville, California. Placerville is a charming California gold rush town named after the placer gold deposits found in its riverbeds and hills in the late 1840s. PLEASE NOTE, there is construction on the Mosquito Bridge. Expect delays, RVs/trailers must use Rock Creek Road (even if your GPS says Mosquito Road). Please message me with any questions. Please see our website: finnonrecreationarea.com for full directions. NO FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle.

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1792 ratings · 1059 reviews

Kim U.recommends

May 24, 2024

T5 - Waterfront at Finnon Point

Had a great time... listening to the frogs at night was fun... What a lovely little lake with great camping spots..

Dwanise F.recommends

May 24, 2024

A2 - Lakeside

Great little getaway

Great campsite, clean and spacious. Enjoyed the geese with their gosslings and the ducks on the lake and the bullfrog activity was a surprise. Great view of Eagle nest.

Tore O.recommends

May 21, 2024

A2 - Lakeside

Beautiful, peaceful place with lots of wildlife. Highly recommend it.

Linda C.recommends

May 21, 2024

B6 - Lake View

I loved staying at Finnon Lake with my teardrop camper. Every site has a view of the lake. and the water fowl, eagles, and song birds were spectacular! I am looking forward to staying there again. It may be one of the lovliest campgrounds I've stayed at.

Dale W.recommends

May 17, 2024

T5 - Waterfront at Finnon Point

Highly recommend

Amazing sounds. Beautiful place! Can’t wait to stay longer next time. Thank you.

Laura S.recommends

May 17, 2024

A15 - Fallen Oak Flat

Hidden Gem

My Husband, myself and our dogs just spent Mon-Friday at this hidden GEM! Absolutely Beautiful! We are already looking at the calendar to see when we can go back. Thank you for having such a clean peaceful campsite!

Location

Placerville, El Dorado, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Finnon L.Joined in August 2019

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