South Fork Campground

Water: None Restrictions: Please use the stove or fire ring provided. Use only dead and down wood for your campfires. Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving. Please keep family pets on a leash at all times. Restrooms: Vault Toilet Directions: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 23 miles north … Read more

Cold Spring Campground

A pleasant, small spring runs through the center of this popular, shaded campground. Located just southwest of Sisters, Cold Springs Campground is nestled below a thick Ponderosa Pine forest mixed with birches in the wet areas. This campground offers opportunities for hiking and bird watching. This is a great option for the whole family. The … Read more

Beaver Dam Campground

About: The Beaver Dam Campground is situated on the shore of Upper Caney Lake within the Caney Lakes Recreation Complex. Beaver Dam Campground has a beautifully peaceful setting within the forest, lake, and hills area. The Sugar Cane National Recreation Trail passes right next to the campground with an adjoining spur. Trash disposal available. Fees: … Read more

Pine Mountain Campground

This campground is on the summit of Pine Mountain, near Pine Mountain Observatory. The observatory is open Friday and Saturday evenings from May – September, when the weather is clear. Tours of the observatory are available, and look at the universe through a 15 or 24-inch telescope. The 24″ telescope has a digital camera on … Read more

Silver Creek Campground

Fees: Yes Water: None Restrictions: Parking space is limited 6-7 vehicles. Trailers are not recommended due to narrow road and tight turns. Restrooms: Vault Toilet Directions: 23 miles east of Placerville and 9 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3).