Wentworth Springs Campground
Wentworth Springs Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
Reservations
General Information
- CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps, and garbage properly stored in bear boxes.
- Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions.
- The road going into the campground is rough. 4WD vehicles are recommended. 2WD pickups can make it provided they have ample ground clearance.
- Because of the remote location of the campground, emergency medical aid is not readily available. A well stocked first aid kit is a necessity.
- Trail Users ‐ Please obtain and carry a WAG bag (human waste disposal bag) available at sporting goods stores and at Crystal Information station.
- WAG bag disposal box provided for responsible and proper disposal along the trail to the Rubicon.
June - October
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 1:00 p.m.
Campfire permit may be required.
- Check out time is 1:00 p.m.
- Camping Fires: Please use the grill or fire ring provided. Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving, using only water, not soil. Use only dead and down wood for your campfires.
- Maximum Stay Limit: 14 days per district per year.
- No garbage service. Pack It In, Pack It Out.
No fees are required for this site
Site Information:
- Number of Sites = 8
- Tent Site # = All
- Double Unit# = 7, 8
- Keep family pets on a leash at all times.
- Please cleanup after your pet.
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Address: 4260 Eight Mile Road Camino, CA 95709
Phone: (530) 644-2324
Hours: 7 days a week from 8 AM until 4:30 PM including holidays (Summer Hours)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.011516
Longitude: -120.325376
Elevation
6,200 feet
Directions
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 24 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3) , 5 miles north on Forest Road 33, 1.5 miles east on Forest Road 14N07, and 3 miles east on Forest Road 14N34.
Parking
- Single units are limited to 2 vehicle and 6 people per site.
- Vehicle = Any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. Includes RVs, trailers, cars/ trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/ATV, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
- There is no piped water at the campground. Water from the river is available but should be boiled before using. Water quality testing is not performed on open water sources.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Other Amenities
Within 5 Miles
- The campground is located along the Rubicon Jeep Trail which is a popular 4WD run.
On -Site
- Campground Host = No
- Showers = No
- Restroom Type = Vault
- Dump Station = No
- Garbage Disposal = None. Pack it in, pack it out.
- Bear boxes = No
- Fire Rings = Yes
- Grills = No
- Picnic area = No
- Group site(s) = No
- Hookups = No
Recreation Opportunities
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
OHV Camping