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South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (CA)
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area within Eldorado National Forest. Its remote setting offers visitors an authentic outdoor camping experience.
Collins Lake
Robbs Hut
Robbs Hut is a serene, rustic cabin with stunning Sierra Nevada views, accessible by car in warmer months and via a 3-mile hiking trail in winter. Originally built for Forest Service rangers, it serves as a great recreational spot with nearby moun...
Packsaddle
Packsaddle Campground, situated near the Sierra Buttes and north of the Yuba River, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe Natio...
Sardine Lake
Sardine Lake Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area near Sardine Lakes, offering diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors can also enjoy hu...
Berger
Berger Campground is situated in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by Forest Service st...
Browns & Bows / Barns at Willow Creek
Loon Lake Chalet
Loon Lake Chalet, located next to Loon Lake, provides year-round access for backcountry skiing and hiking, featuring stunning views of the Sierras. The three-story chalet offers a semi-rustic experience rather than hotel luxuries. Built in 1989 by...
Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area and offers various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
Diablo
Diablo Campground is situated in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes in northern California, adjacent to Packer Creek and north of the Yuba River. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and c...
Fashoda
Fashoda Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by Union Valley Reservoir, offering a picturesque camping experience. The area features activities such as swimming, sailing, boating, and fishing, along with popular hiking and biking options. ...
Sierra
Sierra Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, nestled between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The location provides a scenic backdrop...
Van Vleck Bunkhouse
Van Vleck Bunkhouse offers a rustic camping experience year-round, accessible via a challenging 6-mile winter trek for skilled backcountry skiers or by road in summer for hiking and horseback riding. The bunkhouse, built in 1957, overlooks a sceni...
Goose Meadows
Goose Meadow Campground is situated along the Truckee River near Highway 89, halfway between Tahoe City and Truckee. It offers fishing and hiking opportunities and is close to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. The campground is managed by Lake Tahoe ...
Chapman
Chapman Creek Campground, situated by Chapman Creek near the North Yuba River, offers various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. ...
From $24/night
Silver Creek-truckee
Silver Creek Campground is situated on the Truckee River along Highway 89, offering fishing and hiking opportunities near Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. It is operated by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
Lakes Basin
Lakes Basin Campground, located at 6,445 feet, is set in the remnants of the former Lakes Center Lodge from 1912. Visitors can see some remaining stonework, including steps to Gray Eagle Creek. The campground provides access to various trailheads ...
Big Silver Group
Big Silver Group Campground provides tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. It is situated 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16 miles north on Ice House Road, near Union Valley Reservoir.
From $145/night
Yuba Pass Campground
Yuba Pass Campground is situated on Highway 49 in the North Yuba River area. It offers diverse recreational activities like birding, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
Granite Flat (California)
Granite Flat Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, just one mile from Truckee and a short distance from Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe....
From $22/night
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South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (CA)
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area within Eldorado National Forest. Its remote setting offers visitors an authentic outdoor camping experience.
Collins Lake
Robbs Hut
Robbs Hut is a serene, rustic cabin with stunning Sierra Nevada views, accessible by car in warmer months and via a 3-mile hiking trail in winter. Originally built for Forest Service rangers, it serves as a great recreational spot with nearby moun...
Packsaddle
Packsaddle Campground, situated near the Sierra Buttes and north of the Yuba River, offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe Natio...
Sardine Lake
Sardine Lake Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area near Sardine Lakes, offering diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors can also enjoy hu...
Berger
Berger Campground is situated in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by Forest Service st...
Browns & Bows / Barns at Willow Creek
Loon Lake Chalet
Loon Lake Chalet, located next to Loon Lake, provides year-round access for backcountry skiing and hiking, featuring stunning views of the Sierras. The three-story chalet offers a semi-rustic experience rather than hotel luxuries. Built in 1989 by...
Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area and offers various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
Diablo
Diablo Campground is situated in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes in northern California, adjacent to Packer Creek and north of the Yuba River. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and c...
Fashoda
Fashoda Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by Union Valley Reservoir, offering a picturesque camping experience. The area features activities such as swimming, sailing, boating, and fishing, along with popular hiking and biking options. ...
Sierra
Sierra Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, nestled between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The location provides a scenic backdrop...
Van Vleck Bunkhouse
Van Vleck Bunkhouse offers a rustic camping experience year-round, accessible via a challenging 6-mile winter trek for skilled backcountry skiers or by road in summer for hiking and horseback riding. The bunkhouse, built in 1957, overlooks a sceni...
Goose Meadows
Goose Meadow Campground is situated along the Truckee River near Highway 89, halfway between Tahoe City and Truckee. It offers fishing and hiking opportunities and is close to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. The campground is managed by Lake Tahoe ...
Chapman
Chapman Creek Campground, situated by Chapman Creek near the North Yuba River, offers various recreational activities such as hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. ...
From $24/night
Silver Creek-truckee
Silver Creek Campground is situated on the Truckee River along Highway 89, offering fishing and hiking opportunities near Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. It is operated by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
Lakes Basin
Lakes Basin Campground, located at 6,445 feet, is set in the remnants of the former Lakes Center Lodge from 1912. Visitors can see some remaining stonework, including steps to Gray Eagle Creek. The campground provides access to various trailheads ...
Big Silver Group
Big Silver Group Campground provides tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. It is situated 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16 miles north on Ice House Road, near Union Valley Reservoir.
From $145/night
Yuba Pass Campground
Yuba Pass Campground is situated on Highway 49 in the North Yuba River area. It offers diverse recreational activities like birding, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.
Granite Flat (California)
Granite Flat Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, just one mile from Truckee and a short distance from Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe....
From $22/night
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Alta has 127 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Collins Lake is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Alta vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Alta welcome pets. Goose Meadows is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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