Within Eldorado National Forest, Wolf Creek Campground operates year-round under US Forest Service management in the Pollock Pines area. The facility accommodates RVs up to 50 feet and provides both drive-in and boat-in access options. Standard amenities include drinking water, restrooms, a dump station, and picnic tables, with firewood available for purchase.
Campers can make reservations and bring pets to this established campground. The location serves as a base for exploring pet-friendly campgrounds around Eldorado National Forest, with nearby options including Yellowjacket Campground less than a mile northeast and Fashoda Campground about a mile south. Book ahead during peak seasons as this big rig-friendly location fills quickly.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundWolf Creek Campground is located in California
Directions
In Pollock Pines, CA, at intersection of US Rt. 50 and Sly Park Rd, take Rt. 50 east 8.3 miles to Crystal Basin Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign onto Icehouse Rd and go 19.6 miles to Wolf Creek directional sign. Turn left onto Forest Rt. 31 and go 1.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left onto paved road and go 0.6 miles to campground.
Coordinates
38.88517085 N
120.3996034 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/13/26
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 42 min from Sacramento, CA
- 2 hrs from Yuba City, CA
- 2 hrs 52 min from Carson City, NV
- 3 hrs 19 min from Reno, NV
