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China Flat Campground

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China Flat Campground, near Eldorado National Forest, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying some peace and quiet. With spacious sites and a beautiful creek nearby, it’s perfect for tent and RV camping alike.

Visitors rave about the cleanliness and upkeep of the campground, with one camper noting, “the campsite was the most nicely groomed I think I’ve ever stayed at.” Each site comes with a fire pit and grill, making it easy to cook up a meal while soaking in the serene surroundings. The river offers a refreshing dip, especially on warm days, and the area is known for its lovely wildlife, including plenty of birds flitting about.

If you’re into fishing or just want to relax by the water, you’ll find the Silver Fork of the American River right at your doorstep. The camp hosts are friendly and helpful, ensuring you have a great experience. Just keep in mind that it’s a good idea to keep the area clean and quiet to maintain the campground's charm. Whether you’re planning a quick getaway or a longer stay, China Flat Campground is a solid choice for a relaxing outdoor experience.

Description

US Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.China Flat Campground Fees and Passes Non-motorized Trails__

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Location

China Flat Campground is located in California

Coordinates

38.755033 N
120.267988 W

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1 hr 8 min from Sacramento
1 hr 11 min from Carson City
1 hr 38 min from Reno
1 hr 50 min from Stockton

Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Standard (Tent/RV)

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LILI P.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2025

Beautiful campground

If you like to fish and hike this is a lovely place. Pro-tip: the spot next to the camp host is the best. The ones down the hill by the river are smaller, dark and cold.

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Month of VisitMay

Doc D.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2021

Friendly clean and fantastic

Had a great stay here. It was beautiful and it was clean and the campsite was the most nicely groomed I think I’ve ever stayed at. The caretakers really do a great job here and the woman who took care of me was very friendly and helpful and got me the exact spot that I wanted next to the river.

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Month of VisitJune

Adam H.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2021

Quiet, Creek Side Camping

🌲 Do your part and keep this campground clean & quiet!

My partner and I camped here on a Sunday night. We arrived mid-day, and asked the camp host (Adam) if they had any spots available. He was happy we stopped by and gave use a creek side spot with parking. A site is $28 per night and they sell bundles of firewood for $8. Our spot was beautiful, and luckily the campsite adjoining ours and the other nearby site was empty. Every campsite has a nice fire pit with grills, a charcoal grill, and a picnic table nearby. We were right by one of the toilets and a dumpster which was super convenient, only major downside was that even though the toilet was very well maintained, it did smell and have a lot of flies (please close the lid). The river was great for a dip(was about 1 ft deep at the time but seemed low) and very relaxing. The campground was extremely quiet and everyone seemed respectful, however, I’ve given this campsite 4 stars because I imagine having neighbors next door on a busy weekend could be a little less private than ideal. Overall though, it was a lovely site and I would definitely return. Also, there were a ton of blue jays and other birds.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Megan F.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2020

Quiet & Spacious

We were happy to find a spot after already visiting 3-4 of our regular spots that were already full (and this was on a Wednesday!). Camp host asked us if we wanted to be in the village or quiet. We choose quiet because those spots were bigger and we had quite a few dogs. The camp host was very friendly and kept the place clean, even the bathrooms. Even gave us tips on where to fish and the best time to visit.

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Ryan B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

River nearby!

Really liked this campground. Very well maintained and on the Silver Fork of American River. Camp host was nice, but didn't recognize discount for US National Park Pass. $23/night.

Will return, but only with more people to split the bill.

Jessica B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2018

So quiet

Big sites! Great spacing between neighbors. Nice and shaded, paved. No cell service with AT & T. Great swim area for the kids with just a short walk. Love the Kyburz area. Vault toliets, though fairly well maintained. Will visit again and again!