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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
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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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1751 ratings · 1038 reviews
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Miguel G.recommends
May 4, 2024
T14 - Lakefront Haven
Great spot! Our favorite camping area, it’s clean, well cared for and has everything you would want in a camping spot
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Anthony M.recommends
May 4, 2024
A10 - Lake View
Would recommend
The sites are nestled closely, but not too close. Very well maintained. Bathrooms clean.
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Natalie S.recommends
May 4, 2024
T5 - Waterfront at Finnon Point
Pet friendly, clean, spacious!
Wonderful site and experience! I camped for 1 night with my dog on a Thursday night. We ended up spending several hours on Friday at the day use area. My expectations were exceeded!!!
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Mark M.recommends
May 3, 2024
A7 - Waterfront
Staff was great. Very clean bathrooms. Beautiful now
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Tom N.recommends
May 3, 2024
A3 - Lakefront
Wonderful relaxing place to camp
The campsites are a nice size. The lake and wildlife around the lake was wonderful. Many… many bird songs that was a joy to wake up to. Clean bathrooms. Very relaxing. A joy to find and we will return.
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Monica L.
May 2, 2024
A13 - Waterfront
Everything was great except that it was so noisy at night I think there’s some construction going on and they stop when its morning.
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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
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Hosted by Finnon L.Joined in August 2019
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