Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Union Valley Reservoir Dispersed Camping
About
USDA Forest Service
Eldorado National Forest
If you like to camp away from it all, but you prefer to drive there in your car, the National Forests have just what you are looking for. Most of the land in the National Forest is open to camping free of charge which is referred to as “dispersed” camping. Visitors can camp just about anywhere in…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Fires
There’s nothing here
It’s just the boat launch. Perhaps u can get away with hanging out, not sure. The access to the dispersed camping, in the hill overlooking the water, is gated and locked.
There seem to be plenty of spots to use enroute to the water, just not at the location.

Great dispersed camping with lake view
Pulled off Union valley road and set up camp with our Rooftop tent. Little cold up here in November but made for some great pre-snowfall camping!
Location
Union Valley Reservoir Dispersed Camping is located in California
Coordinates
38.86872220499864 N
120.44243125190991 W