Pardoes Point Campground

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contain information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.

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.
Please check with the campground attendant or entrance board before setting up your camp.

June - October

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 1:00 p.m.

Interagency Senior and Access passes are accepted for single family units.

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
$72/double
$5/extra vehicle fee

Site Information:

Number of Sites = 10
Tent Site # = All

Keep family pets on a leash at all times.
Please clean up after your pet.

Photo of the front entrance to the Placerville Ranger District Visitor Services office.

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: 38.535995

Longitude: -120.238214

Elevation

6,000 feet

Directions

40 miles east of Jackson and 4 miles south of Highway 88 via Bear River Road.

Parking

Single units are limited to 2 vehicle and 6 people per site.
Double units are limited to 4 vehicles and 12 people.
An extra vehicle is allowed for a fee if the parking spur will accommodate it.
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 available at this site.

Water system tested monthly during use season.

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

Car‐top Boat Launching
Bear River Resort: restaurant, store, boat launch, boat rentals, fishing licenses, dump station, showers.
Phone in campground and at Bear River Resort.
Kit Carson Lodge: boat rentals, cabin rentals, restaurant, store, laundromat, phone.

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