Established Camping
Wench Creek Campground
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
<strong>TRAVEL NOTICE</strong>: Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs starting May 2024 and going through Setpember 2024. Be aware that when planning your camping trips there could be possible road delays.
<strong>TRAVEL NOTICE</strong>: Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs starting May 2024 and going through Setpember 2024. Be aware that when planning your camping trips there could be possible road delays.
About
National Forest
Eldorado National Forest
Overview
Wench Creek Campground is located in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest on the east shore of Union Valley Reservoir. The campground has 2 group campsites and several single family campsites. Plenty of water activities await at this reservoir in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Union…
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Great family camp ground
Great for family camping! Spacious sites and Great Lake access with under 5 minute walk to beach. Water was clean and refreshing. Non-flush toilets, bring your own wipes/tp because they will run out. Beware of trash and food left out because the bears will come by in the night. Lots of fallen trees…
Great Campground
We've been camping at Wench Creek for years. The Camp Host is great, always helpful. You have to get up there early to find a spot & more or less you are waiting for someone to vacate their camp spot. Everyone is friendly.
Beautiful spot
Nice big area away from the other camp grounds. Private bathroom for group site.
Location
Wench Creek Campground is located in California
Directions
On Highway 50, go 21 miles east of Placerville to Riverton. Turn left on Icehouse Riverton Road. Go 19 miles north to Wench Creek turnoff, then turn left to campground.
Address
ELDORADO
CA
Coordinates
38.8902778 N
120.3772222 W