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Eldorado National Forest
Sierra Nevada gem offers lush forests, lakes, rivers, and peaks for year-round outdoor adventures.
In the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, Eldorado National Forest is a popular and easy nature getaway for Sacramento and Bay Area residents. Spanning nearly 600,000 acres, the forest offers more than 400 miles of trails, hundreds of lakes and reservoirs, and thousands of miles of rivers and streams, including 611 fishable miles, across a diverse landscape of rugged peaks, steep river canyons, and lush forests. With so much to do, you’ll want to spend a few days exploring—more than 50 developed campgrounds, cabins, and excellent backcountry camping options in the Desolation and Mokelumne Wildernesses offer plenty of space for every type of camper
In the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, Eldorado National Forest is a popular and easy nature getaway for Sacramento and Bay Area residents. Spanning nearly 600,000 acres, the forest offers more than 400 miles of trails, hundreds of lakes and reservoirs, and thousands of miles of rivers and streams, including 611 fishable miles, across a diverse landscape of rugged peaks, steep river canyons, and lush forests. With so much to do, you’ll want to spend a few days exploring—more than 50 developed campgrounds, cabins, and excellent backcountry camping options in the Desolation and Mokelumne Wildernesses offer plenty of space for every type of camper
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42 campgrounds in Eldorado National Forest
The pines here don’t just filter your air, but also your mind, clearing it for a dose of tranquil vibes. On the forested bank of Union Valley Reservoir, Wench Creek Campground offers its visitors everything enjoyable about lake life. Meaning irresistibly clear water prime for SUP, kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing (hells yeh! Read more...
Oh man, this is one seriously great piece of camping in Eldorado. Lovers Leap Campground is known for its picturesque sites and for being right nearby to some of the best rock climbing in this neck of the woods. Only steps away from Lovers Leap, spent your nights camping under the stars, and your days climbing up some craggy rock faces. Hmm, what Read more...
Mosy on over to the popular Fashoda Campground for some seriously beautiful camping in Eldorado National Forest. Camp right on the banks of the picturesque Union Valley Reservoir, and spend your days hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, sailing… this campground's got it all! Just a short drive from both Reno and Sacramento, Fashoda is a great place Read more...
"Nestled in amongst a heavy timber belt, Wrights Lake Campground offers great shoreline spots that are set against the background of the epic Sierra Nevadas. This place is just plain rad. You’ll get baked all weekend long…by the sun at this majestic lake. You really can’t beat this glassy beauty. And did we mention you are next to Desolation Wilde Read more...
Feel in a dream as you camp surrounded by groves of cedars and firs, grasses and shrubs, and last but not least—peace and quiet. Despite its large size, Big Meadows Campground is home to cozy sites and is only a skip, a hop, and a jump away from Hell Hole Reservoir, where fishing and boating opportunities abound. This is some seriously prime Eldor Read more...