Riverside Campground

Riverside Campground is more remote and less developed than the other Metolius River campgrounds. This tent-only walk in campground is located near the upper section of the Metolius River. The campground is located between the Camp Sherman Store and the Head of the Metolius. It is upstream from the other campgrounds and the town of … Read more

Dogwood Campground

About: Visitors to the Dogwood Campground are near the beginning of the Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway. Easy access to the district and spring dogwood blooms make this campground a popular destination for visitors who want to cover the whole district. Fees: N/A Water: Yes Restrooms: Flush Toilets Directions: From the intersection of I-49 and Highway … Read more

Driftwood Campground

At Three Creek Lake, this site has a nice beach and offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, and water activities. Driftwood is the first campground that you come to on Three Creeks Lake. All of the sites are on the lake, which is serene and mostly quiet. There is a primitive boat ramp on the east … Read more

Yellowjacket Campground

Fees: Yes Water: Yes Restrooms: Vault Toilet, Flush Toilet Directions: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 then 19 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3) then 1 mile west on Forest Road 12N78, then 0.5 miles south on Forest Road 12N33.

North Shore Campground

About: Visitors to the north shore camp area should expect a more primitive atmosphere than the south shore facilities. There is no easy turn-around for large vehicles. The camp sites include a fire ring, lantern post, and picnic table. Fees: N/A Closest Towns: Homer Restrooms: None Directions: To North Shore Boat Launch/day-use area: From Homer, … Read more