Van Vleck Bunkhouse

Current Conditions

(Winter) Jan 1 - Apr 30 / (Summer) July 1 - Oct 1. Winter access by cross-country ski or snowshoe only. Van Vleck will be closed from October 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027

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

Reservations

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General Information

year round

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 p.m.

Placerville Ranger District Office number is (530) 644-2324.
Renters will receive a permit via email with the access codes 7 to 10 days before reservation start date. Check your spam folder too.
Placerville Ranger Station located at 4260 Eight Mile Rd.; Camino Ca. 95709 Information Specialist are available for weather and road condition checks Mon-Fri 8am to 430pm.

$75 (6 person max.)

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: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7 days a week, including Juneteenth and July 4th (Summer hours); 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Winter hours) (Closed on federal holidays)