Fortytwo Mile Campground is located in Eldorado National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Tahoe and the Desolation Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
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Location
Public CampgroundFortytwo Mile Campground is located in California
Coordinates
38.79130021 N
120.1507404 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/2/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Carson City, NV
- 1 hr 16 min from Sacramento, CA
- 1 hr 30 min from Reno, NV
- 1 hr 58 min from Yuba City, CA


