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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.

Amazing views

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*BOOK EARLY* **NO FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED***** DINER CLOSED EFFECTIVE JULY 5TH*** **TRAILERS AND RVs MUST USE ROCK CREEK ROAD** 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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1725 ratings · 1019 reviews

Bee H.recommends

April 22, 2024

A11 - Waterfront

Wonderful camping spot!

It was beautiful. I’ll definitely be coming back! Nice little fire pit, grill, and picnic bench in the area, right next to the water at A11! Took me a sec to realize the campsite was down the road behind what was the diner, with the chairs facing the water.

Brent A.recommends

April 22, 2024

B4 - Lake View

Beautiful little lake, caught some bass and saw a couple ospreys and bald eagles nesting in a tree. Bathrooms were very clean and I only found

Ramondo S.recommends

April 22, 2024

A2 - Lakeside

Great Stay at A2

Great stay at site A2. The site is very large and near the bathrooms, which kept clean. There is plenty of space / flat area for two tents. Honestly nothing to complain about, but just a couple FYIs: We did get hit with a rain of sticky pollen during our stay in April. The floodlight from the bathroom does shine into the tent. We do turn in early with our kids not long after sundown ~8:30pm, so the triggering might turn off after a set time, not sure.

Francheska D.recommends

April 22, 2024

T18 - Laguna Landing

I love it!

I love the place. It’s very peaceful & the lake was so beautiful. The restroom was clean. The campsite we had doesn’t have a lot of shade but good thing we brought a canopy. Overall, I would recommend this place & I will surely camp there again.

Lisa K.recommends

April 22, 2024

T5 - Waterfront at Finnon Point

Nature on display

We had a great time camping with our family of 4. Excellent access and views of the lake with an abundance of nature. Firewood was available with a place to leave $ which was nice even though diner was closed. Very spacious campsites and super clean bathroom. We booked again to come back in a few months! Fish are definitely biting with bait!

Jace Jade A.recommends

April 21, 2024

A13 - Waterfront

funyion

This was my first time camping without the family so I was nervous & felt like I overpacked my car. Driving towards finnon lake in the mountain felt like driving to Lake Berryessa. It was smooth but watch out for cars bc they like to drive like a speed racers LOL. Everyone was friendly and kept to themselves. Restroom was walking distance, I would say it’s like walking towards the end of the electronics at a Walmart. (Somewhat closer!!) It got busier during the weekends & you would think from reading all these reviews about the frogs/birds/etc at night it would be harder to sleep but no it’s the kids at night. Towards the end of the night, everyone voice & background sounds became white noise to me. Love the family friendly & people I’ve came across <3 LGBTQ FRIENDLY!!

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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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