Woods Lake Campground
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
Scheduled closure date Sep. 28, 2025. Subject to change due to inclement weather.
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.
June - October
Check in time is 2:00 p.m. Check out time is 1:00 p.m.
- Interagency Senior and Access passes are accepted for single family units. Give your Interagency pass number when making a reservation.
- 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.
$36/ single site
$72/ double site
$10 for day use and trailhead parking
Address: 26820 Silver Drive Pioneer, CA 95667
Phone: (209) 259-3774
Hours: 8 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.686748
Longitude: -120.009249
Elevation
8,200 feet
Directions
63.5 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88 and 2 miles south
of the highway near Carson Pass.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking Info
Hiking access to Mokelumne Wilderness (permit required
for overnight use yearâround). Permits available at
Carson Pass Information Station (summer only) and the
Amador Ranger Station. Fee parking available at Woods
Lake trailhead, 1/2 mile before campground.