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Bear River Group Campground

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Firewood is no longer sold at this location. Please stop at South Shore Campground or Pardoes Point Campground to buy your firewood.

We are aware of an issue with Scan & Pay which allows for a 1-99 group capacity. The site capacity ratings are as follows:

  • Single site: 6 people max (including children)
  • Double site: 12 people max (including children)
  • Triple site: 18 people max (including children)
CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Bear River Group Campground is located in Eldorado National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the scenic Sly Park Recreation Area and the historic town of Placerville.

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Location

Bear River Group Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Jackson, California, travel east on State Route 88 for 39 miles and turn right (south) on Bear River Road. Travel 2 miles to Y intersection and stay to the right side, going across the dam. Drive .5 miles past South Shore Campground to Bear Group Campground, which will be located on left side of road.

Address

ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST
Pioneer, CA 95666

Coordinates

38.5338889 N
120.2188889 W

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Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

Bear River Camping

Camping on the bear river out of Weimar California. camping is very close to the river. reservations are require, fee is $10 per site. Activities include swimming, rafting, fishing and gold panning. The camp is clean and the toilets are ok.

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2018

Not my favorite

The camp sites were very close to the main road which usually wouldn't be so bad but drivers fly down the road. The bathrooms and campsites weren't very clean, lots of trash around 😕 On a good note close to the water and easy to access.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Bear River Group Campground?

Camping at Bear River Group Campground can cost between $115.00 and $145.00 depending on the site.

Is there cell phone reception at Bear River Group Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bear River Group Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Bear River Group Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Bear River Group Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Bear River Group Campground?

There are 4 campsites at Bear River Group Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts