Mountain biking and hiking give campers a reason to arrive with gear loaded. One route follows Badger Hill Road, a gravel descent of roughly 500 feet over 2.5 miles through forest, connecting to a trail that, as Ron notes, "follows the creek for awhile before it looped back to the campground." Road cyclists can string together a 34-mile loop passing Apple Hill farms and a paved trail into Placerville, with routes to Jenkinson Lake also an option. A small pond on the property draws anglers, and the pool runs from May through October.
Ghost Mountain RV Campground sits outside Pollock Pines in the Sierra Nevada foothills of El Dorado County, operating as a private resort under Colorado River Adventures. Access roads are unpaved and dusty, which one reviewer flagged as a concern alongside a single entry and exit point. Sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet with electric and water hookups. There is no sewer at individual sites, but a honey bucket truck services gray and black tanks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and a dump station is available on property.
The resort has a resort-style layout that some visitors find lively and others find crowded. Amenities include a pool and kids pool, basketball and volleyball courts, an arcade, heated bathrooms, open showers with laundry, and WiFi. A clubhouse in a ghost town-style area serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner at what reviewers describe as reasonable prices. There is also an ice cream shop and a general store nearby.
Access to the campground typically requires a membership through Colorado River Adventures or a Coast to Coast affiliation, though introductory stays are available. Amanda G. notes that first-time visitors sit through "a 1.5 hour long presentation" tied to a membership pitch. Nearby, Sly Park Recreation Area and Sly Park Recreation Area- Sierra Point provide public camping alternatives in the same corridor. Campers planning a summer visit should confirm pool availability and book early, as the campground draws families and can fill on weekends.
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Map & DirectionsGhost Mountain RV Campground is located in California near Pollock Pines
Address
5560 Badger Hill Rd
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
Coordinates
38.76887996 N
120.61978018 W
Connectivity
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AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 45 min from Sacramento, CA
- 1 hr 26 min from Stockton, CA
- 1 hr 27 min from Yuba City, CA
- 1 hr 34 min from Carson City, NV
