This Forest Service campground sits along Highway 50 in Eldorado National Forest, providing basic facilities with vault toilets for overnight stays. The established sites offer access to the surrounding national forest terrain without requiring reservations or fees typical of more developed campgrounds.
Campers can explore nearby options including Jones Fork Campground less than half a mile south and Union Reservoir within walking distance. The location serves as a practical base for forest exploration and highway travel between the Sacramento Valley and Lake Tahoe region.
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Location
Public CampgroundLone Rock Campground is located in California
Coordinates
38.86400062 N
120.38500082 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/27/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/27/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 49 min from Sacramento, CA
- 2 hrs 8 min from Yuba City, CA
- 2 hrs 46 min from Reno, NV
- 3 hrs from Carson City, NV



