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West Point Campground — Eldorado National Forest

West Point Campground in Eldorado National Forest is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Lake Tahoe and the historic town of Placerville.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest

Overview

West Point Campground is located on the northwest shore of Union Valley reservoir off of North Union Valley Road. There are 22 sites ranging from sinlge to triple in capacity. There is a boat ramp with access to the reservior. The campground and boat ramp are at 4,875 feet in elevation.

Recreation

Boating__ Fishing Biking Swimming Hiking

Facilities

Boating__ Fishing Biking Swimming Hiking

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.

Nearby Attractions

The Desolation Wilderness is nearby offering overnight pack trips or day hikes to see the beauty of the Seirras.

Charges & Cancellations

Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below). Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld. Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Fee Info

<ul> <li>Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.</li> <li>Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.</li> </ul>
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Location

West Point Campground — Eldorado National Forest is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

Access is via Highway 50, 23 miles east of Placerville, California, then__ 7 miles north on Ice House Road,__ turn left onto Peavine Ridge Road for 3 miles,__ make a right turn on Bryant Springs Road, go 5 miles north across the dam and just past the boat ramp to the right

Coordinates

38.870948 N
120.441785 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2020

Nice location

Bathrooms, picnic table, fire pit. No water. Continently locates next to a boat launch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does West Point Campground — Eldorado National Forest have RV hookups?

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    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at West Point Campground — Eldorado National Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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