About South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (CA)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
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Reviews (8)
What Guests Are Saying
Upon arrival, the gate was open, which was reassuring since there were no squatters present. However, the gate's security mechanism was flawed due to poorly machined components, making it challenging to secure properly. Overall, while the initial situation was positive, there are concerns regarding the gate's security features.
What Guests Are Saying
Upon arrival, the gate was open, which was reassuring since there were no squatters present. However, the gate's security mechanism was flawed due to poorly machined components, making it challenging to secure properly. Overall, while the initial situation was positive, there are concerns regarding the gate's security features.
Review Summary
Grant N
June 13, 2025
When we arrived at our scheduled check in time, the gate was open. Fortunately, no squatters had set up camp. Additionally, the bolt that is intended to secure the gate closed and the boomerang-shaped piece of 1/4 inch steel plate that the two padlocks are to be hung from were poorly machined, making properly securing the gate difficult.
Grant N
June 13, 2025
When we arrived at our scheduled check in time, the gate was open. Fortunately, no squatters had set up camp. Additionally, the bolt that is intended to secure the gate closed and the boomerang-shaped piece of 1/4 inch steel plate that the two padlocks are to be hung from were poorly machined, making properly securing the gate difficult.
Grant N
June 13, 2025
When we arrived at our scheduled check in time, the gate was open. Fortunately, no squatters had set up camp. Additionally, the bolt that is intended to secure the gate closed and the boomerang-shaped piece of 1/4 inch steel plate that the two padlocks are to be hung from were poorly machined, making properly securing the gate difficult.
Grant N
June 13, 2025
When we arrived at our scheduled check in time, the gate was open. Fortunately, no squatters had set up camp. Additionally, the bolt that is intended to secure the gate closed and the boomerang-shaped piece of 1/4 inch steel plate that the two padlocks are to be hung from were poorly machined, making properly securing the gate difficult.
Laura D
June 7, 2022
The campground is in good condition with a surprising amount of amenities, and the surrounding area is pretty. However, when reserving it, please note that the only thing on the website that shows you where it actually is is the driving directions. The map, longitude and latitude coordinates, and Google Maps (if you decide to cross reference), will all tell you that this campground is next to the Pacific Ranger Station, when in reality it is 25 miles NE by the Gerle Reservoir. We only found this out the day of our reservation, when we called the forest to ask for the combination to the lock on the campground. Speaking of which, the combination was not included in the reservation emails, and the combination we received from the person on the phone (who had to make their best guess) did not open the gate, so we had to park along the road and walk in around the gate. The road to the campground is also poorly marked, with no signage indicating its location until you arrive at the gate, and due to the layout of Wentworth Springs Road, it is very easy to turn off early and get lost. Thankfully, we were there for a night program, not actual camping, so we were able to leave around 10 PM, but if you do end up staying the night, I would recommend contacting the Forest early and trying to get these issues worked out so that you can safely get in and out, especially in case of an emergency.
Laura D
June 7, 2022
The campground is in good condition with a surprising amount of amenities, and the surrounding area is pretty. However, when reserving it, please note that the only thing on the website that shows you where it actually is is the driving directions. The map, longitude and latitude coordinates, and Google Maps (if you decide to cross reference), will all tell you that this campground is next to the Pacific Ranger Station, when in reality it is 25 miles NE by the Gerle Reservoir. We only found this out the day of our reservation, when we called the forest to ask for the combination to the lock on the campground. Speaking of which, the combination was not included in the reservation emails, and the combination we received from the person on the phone (who had to make their best guess) did not open the gate, so we had to park along the road and walk in around the gate. The road to the campground is also poorly marked, with no signage indicating its location until you arrive at the gate, and due to the layout of Wentworth Springs Road, it is very easy to turn off early and get lost. Thankfully, we were there for a night program, not actual camping, so we were able to leave around 10 PM, but if you do end up staying the night, I would recommend contacting the Forest early and trying to get these issues worked out so that you can safely get in and out, especially in case of an emergency.
Laura D
June 7, 2022
The campground is in good condition with a surprising amount of amenities, and the surrounding area is pretty. However, when reserving it, please note that the only thing on the website that shows you where it actually is is the driving directions. The map, longitude and latitude coordinates, and Google Maps (if you decide to cross reference), will all tell you that this campground is next to the Pacific Ranger Station, when in reality it is 25 miles NE by the Gerle Reservoir. We only found this out the day of our reservation, when we called the forest to ask for the combination to the lock on the campground. Speaking of which, the combination was not included in the reservation emails, and the combination we received from the person on the phone (who had to make their best guess) did not open the gate, so we had to park along the road and walk in around the gate. The road to the campground is also poorly marked, with no signage indicating its location until you arrive at the gate, and due to the layout of Wentworth Springs Road, it is very easy to turn off early and get lost. Thankfully, we were there for a night program, not actual camping, so we were able to leave around 10 PM, but if you do end up staying the night, I would recommend contacting the Forest early and trying to get these issues worked out so that you can safely get in and out, especially in case of an emergency.
Laura D
June 7, 2022
The campground is in good condition with a surprising amount of amenities, and the surrounding area is pretty. However, when reserving it, please note that the only thing on the website that shows you where it actually is is the driving directions. The map, longitude and latitude coordinates, and Google Maps (if you decide to cross reference), will all tell you that this campground is next to the Pacific Ranger Station, when in reality it is 25 miles NE by the Gerle Reservoir. We only found this out the day of our reservation, when we called the forest to ask for the combination to the lock on the campground. Speaking of which, the combination was not included in the reservation emails, and the combination we received from the person on the phone (who had to make their best guess) did not open the gate, so we had to park along the road and walk in around the gate. The road to the campground is also poorly marked, with no signage indicating its location until you arrive at the gate, and due to the layout of Wentworth Springs Road, it is very easy to turn off early and get lost. Thankfully, we were there for a night program, not actual camping, so we were able to leave around 10 PM, but if you do end up staying the night, I would recommend contacting the Forest early and trying to get these issues worked out so that you can safely get in and out, especially in case of an emergency.
Location South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (CA)
Address:
7887 Highway 50
Pollock Pines, CA, 95726
United States
Travel 21 miles east from Placerville on Highway 50 and turn left on the Ice House Road. Go 25 miles north and turn left on South Fork Road. The campground is a mile from the turn-off, on the right side of the road.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9483 / -120.402
Elevation: 1577 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Gates are locked; access code provided after booking.
- For local inquiries, contact Eldorado National Forest at the provided number.
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.
Utilities
- No water or electricity available at this facility.
Wildlife & food storage
- Bears are common; please use bear-proof food containers.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground.
Fees & deposits
- Golden Passports are not valid for group camping.
Fires & fuel
- Fires must be in metal campfire rings; check local fire restrictions.
- Fires must be contained within metal campfire rings only.
- Do not move firewood; purchase locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
