Fashoda

Eldorado National Forest

Fashoda Campground, located on a peninsula of the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir, is an incredibly scenic place to camp. The lake area is a hub for activities like swimming, sailing, boating and fishing. Hiking and biking are also quite popular, and many campers make use of the Union Valley Bike Trail.

All sites are walk-to tent camping sites. A parking lot is located above the campground. Perks of the campground include vault toilets, drinking water, showers and a picnic area. Campers can make use of the fee dump station at Yellowjacket or Sunset Campgrounds.

Need to Know

• Bears frequent the area. Food must be stored in hard-sided vehicles
• Fire restrictions may be enforced; call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions
• No hookups available
• Campground is 100% reservable

• Limit one vehicle per campsite; a $5/night fee will be charged for additional vehicles

• Click here for more information on the Eldorado National Forest
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

• There is a fee for moving from a reserved site to a First Come First Serve site. Site Transfer Policy 

Natural Features

Union Valley Reservoir sits in the Crystal Basin, spanning 25,000 acres at an elevation of 5,100 feet. The area is part of the Eldorado National Forest, which is home to the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the California Gold Rush days can be found throughout the region.

Wildlife thrives in the Eldorado National Forest. Bring a camera and be sure to look for spotted owls, bobcats, mule deer and porcupines.

Nearby Attractions

Climb up Two Peaks and look down on a fantastic view of Union Valley and the Crystal Basin.

Recreation

Head out on a sailboat or take the family water skiing. Union Valley offers a number of water activities. Anglers seek rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout and Kokanee salmon.

The Union Valley Bike Trail stretches 4.8 miles with an easy climb of 300 feet. The trail connects campgrounds on the east side of the lake, starting from Wench Creek on down to Jones Fork Campground.

Changes & Cancellations

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Contact Information

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1000 ICE HOUSE ROAD POLLOCK PINES CA 95726

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 831-245-6891

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Placerville, take Highway 50 east for 23 miles. Turn north on Forest Road 3 (Ice House Road) for 15 miles. Look for signs to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 018, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop BEAC, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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