Fashoda Beach, Eldorado National Forest
FASHODA
FASHODA
FASHODA
FASHODA

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Fashoda

Fashoda Campground, located on a peninsula of the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir, is an incredibly scenic place to camp. The lake area is a hub for activities like swimming, sailing, boating and fishing. Hiking and biking are also quite popular, and many campers make use of the Union Valley Bike Trail.

Available sites

30 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Cycling

Cycling

Year-round
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Fire Pit Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
  • Firewood Available
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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30 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 002, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 003, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 004, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 005, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 006, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 007, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 008, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 009, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 010, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 011, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 012, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 013, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 014, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 015, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 016, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 017, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 018, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 019, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 020, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 021, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 022, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 023, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 024, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 025, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 026, Loop: BEAC Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 027, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 028, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 029, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 030, Loop: PARK Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade

Reviews

91 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Fashoda campground offers a beautiful location with clean facilities and welcoming hosts, particularly praised is Kelly for her attentive service. The spacious sites are well-maintained and conveniently located near the water, making it ideal for families and outdoor activities. While some guests experienced noise disturbances and issues with campground etiquette, overall, visitors enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.0

Overall rating

Based on 91 reviews

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5 stars 49.5% (45)
4 stars 26.4% (24)
3 stars 6.6% (6)
2 stars 11.0% (10)
1 star 6.6% (6)

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Gisela V

Verified

June 6, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: BEAC

This campground has the most beautiful lake! The campground keepers are really nice and attentive. The bathrooms were kept clean. Will continue to camp here every year!

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John C

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August 19, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BEAC

3 of 4 nights had 500 lb bear visit us. No open fires allowed or Charcoal. Still a very nice place to visit and our preferred Camping Site. We'll be booking again.

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Marc U

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August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: BEAC

Campsite was nice...
Camp host was flakey...
Bear came thru campsite during late night hours even though food was properly stored away...

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Robert H

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August 9, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: PARK

Nice and quiet place. Reservoir was low but still easily walkable. I liked the bike path too near by. They should empty the dumpsters more often no wonder a bear was roaming around one night.

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julie b

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August 6, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PARK

The bathrooms were not cleaned regularly. The noise from other campers after 10pm kept us awake 3 of the 5 nights we were there. The host did nothing about it. We won’t be going back and don’t recommend the campground.

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Madison G

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August 4, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BEAC

2nd year camping fashoda. We are very much in a drought this year so the lake was a lot . And when I say A lot I mean a lot dryer than last year. But still about to swim and enjoy the sun. On our way to our sight we were also informed of the strict fire restriction in place so make sure you check the guidelines before heading to the sight. We figured it out though and had a awesome stay. Highly recommend Mother Nature was just not on our side this time around. But that’s okay get well soon Mother Nature (:

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Elzbieta K

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July 4, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: BEAC

Way too loud with all the music around even during very late night hours. Not what we are looking for when going camping in the middle of the forest..

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Katie G

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July 1, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: PARK

Great campground, has everything you need. Picnic table, bear boxes, fire ring, water access, pit toilets, and showers if you so desire. The water was low, but that’s to be expected in California right now. It was a really good time.

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Matt E

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: BEAC

Jay, the host, was fantastic

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Steven M

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June 16, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: BEAC

We love this tent-only camp site! The grounds are well maintained by the camp host. NOTE: The showers did not work while we were there...despite the website saying otherwise, and the "Public Showers" sign at the entrance not saying otherwise.

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Location & Directions for Fashoda

1000 Ice House Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 United States

Elevation: 1,498 ft

Getting There

From Placerville, take Highway 50 east for 23 mi. Turn north on Forest Road 3

(Ice House Road) for 15 mi. Look for signs to the campground.

Nearest town

Pollock Pines, CA - 25 mi

About 41 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 50, which is approximately 23 miles from Placerville. There are no other major roads within 25 miles.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

1PM

General

  • Bears frequent the area; use appropiate food containers
  • Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December).
  • No hookups available (electric/water/sewer)
  • Campground is 100% reservable
  • Tent Camping Only. Vehicles must be parked in the parking lot. There are no parking spurs at your site.
  • Please keep boats clean, drained and dry, to avoid transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species
  • Please Note: One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee.
  • Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed; call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.
  • Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
  • Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • Click here for more information on the Eldorado National Forest

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Last updated: November 5, 2026

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