Facility Details - SOUTH FORK GROUP (CA), CA

Overview

South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, nestled in the vast expanse of the Eldorado National Forest. The remote location affords visitors a true outdoor camping experience.

Natural Features:

Situated at an elevation of 5,200 feet, the campground sits between the Union Valley Reservoir and Loon Lake.

It is also just minutes away from Gerle Creek Reservoir, a serene mountain lake where motorized boating is prohibited in order to preserve a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for visitors.

Recreation:

With the South Fork of the Rubicon River located within walking distance, the group camp provides excellent fishing, swimming and other water sports and activities.

Facilities:

While the campground can be used as a single group site that can accommodate up to 125 guests, it can also be reserved as multiple single-family sites.

A group cooking area with food preparation tables and double grills is available, as well as campfire rings with grills at each site. Vault toilets are provided, however, drinking water is not available at the campground. Visitors can boil stream water or fill up at nearby boat ramps. A parking area is also available.

Nearby Attractions:

Swimming and non-motorized boating are available at Gerle Creek Reservoir, 5 miles north of the campground.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Campfire Rings Fishing Group Camping Picnic Area	River Access Swimming Trash Collection Vault Toilets
Within 10 Miles
Biking Boating Dump Station Hiking	Hunting Non-Motorized Boating Off-Road Vehicle Trails Restaurant

Know Before You Go

This facility does not have water or electricity
Bears frequent the area; use appropriate food containers
Gates remained closed and locked; combination is given after reservation is made
Off-road vehicles not permitted in the campground
Golden Passports do not apply to group camps
For local information, call Eldorado National Forest at 530-644-6048

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.76, -120.52056
38°45'36"N, 120°31'14"W

Travel 21 miles east from Placerville on Highway 50 and turn left on the Ice House Road. Go 25 miles north and turn left on South Fork Road. The campground is a mile from the turn-off, on the right side of the road.