Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picnic Area is located on the South Fork of the American River. It offers picnicking sites, a group overnight area, beautiful swimming holes, and close access to fishing.
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Fishing
Year-round
Swimming
Summer
Year-round
Fishing
Nearby
Summer
Swimming
Nearby
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2026
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2026 Season availability
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The Bridal Veil Group Area and Picnic Ground is well-maintained, with clean restrooms and a beautiful swimming hole that kids enjoy. The hosts, Eric and his wife, are accommodating and attentive, enhancing the camping experience. While there are frequent bear visits and mosquitoes, overall, visitors appreciate the cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere.
The campground was clean, the restroom was kept clean. Eric and his wife are awesome and were very accommodating. There was a bear that visited us the first night, but they came and took care of it the next day. The beach was relaxing and the kids had a blast. We have been before for day use but first time camping. The place is very well maintained by the hosts
I stayed at this Campground before and really enjoyed it, this time was better though...what made it more enjoyable? The host Eric and his wife are very pleasant, attentive, and really enjoy their work. Bears came frequently during the day and night, if you are afraid this is definitely not the spot for you...
The campsite and river were just gorgeous. The kitchen area with tons of tables and cooking areas were fabulous. Great for a big group. And the camp hosts were kind and helpful!
There were a ton of mosquitoes everywhere, so be prepared for that. But the camp host Eric and his wife were super nice and friendly and did everything in there power to make our stay more comfortable. They also completely cleaned up the park after the last storm and it looked so much better. Loved having the whole campground to ourselves as well.
It was a nice group site,the site was clean the restroom was clean,the swimming hole was great for the kids.The only problem was it had a day use area and a lot of people came and took over most of the spots
It was a nice group site,the site was clean the restroom was clean,the swimming hole was great for the kids.The only problem was it had a day use area and a lot of people came and took over most of the spots
This is the worst campground I have ever been to. DO NOT CAMP HERE. There are a number of problems with it, one there are no signs marking the group camp, nothing stating it is a reserved site. When we arrived there were random people using the group site for a picnic. There are 7 parking stalls for the campground, all of them were taken up by day use people, as again there is no signage anywhere stating this is a group site and the parking stalls are reserved. This campground is located a solid distance from the water and day use area, and people who parked further away used the campsite as a short cut which is incredibly off putting. The group camp only has one bathroom and one trash can, and when we arrived a little after check in time, both were found to be unusable. The bathroom was horrendously filthy, absolutely disgusting and downright unsanitary. The trash was overflowing with garbage, with mounds of trash all around it.
If anyone wants to know how nasty the bathrooms were, the photos are up under the Google review for this campground.
The photos online are of the day use area, NOT THIS CAMPGROUND.
This is the worst campground I have ever been to. DO NOT CAMP HERE. There are a number of problems with it, one there are no signs marking the group camp, nothing stating it is a reserved site. When we arrived there were random people using the group site for a picnic. There are 7 parking stalls for the campground, all of them were taken up by day use people, as again there is no signage anywhere stating this is a group site and the parking stalls are reserved. This campground is located a solid distance from the water and day use area, and people who parked further away used the campsite as a short cut which is incredibly off putting. The group camp only has one bathroom and one trash can, and when we arrived a little after check in time, both were found to be unusable. The bathroom was horrendously filthy, absolutely disgusting and downright unsanitary. The trash was overflowing with garbage, with mounds of trash all around it.
If anyone wants to know how nasty the bathrooms were, the photos are up under the Google review for this campground.
The photos online are of the day use area, NOT THIS CAMPGROUND.
Do not come here for camping.
This is a very nice place for daily use. But if you want to stay overnight, this place is not safety.
No camp host at site. Gate does not close at 8pm like description. No one answer the camp site phone.
This camp site is a scam
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Location & Directions for Bridal Veil Group Area and Picnic Ground
4260 Eight Mile Road, Camino, CA 95709 United States
The campground is accessible via Highway 50, which is approximately 17 miles from Placerville.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.