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Red Fir Campground in California
Hard to BookNational Forest

Red Fir Campground

Eldorado National Forest, California

High Demand

Next Open Dates

Aug 30Aug 31Sep 1

1 site open on Aug 30 at Red Fir Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Notices from Recreation.gov

Travel Notice : Starting May 2024 and continuing through September 2024, Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs. There will be traffic delays so plan your camping trip accordingly.

RVs are not permitted

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved 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).

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).

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 Eldorado National Forest

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 25, 2026. Check Red Fir Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Minimum stay: 2 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Red Fir Campground, read on August 25, 2026.

Red Fir Campground Facts

  • As of August 2026, Red Fir Campground is a campground in Eldorado National Forest, California with 1 campsite.
  • Red Fir Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Red Fir Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Red Fir Campground is located at 39.0022° N, 120.3125° W.

At a Glance

🚐
Best For
RV Camping
🌊
Setting
Forest
🏕️
Sites
1

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🏊Swimming
🥾Hiking
Stargazing
🏎️Offroad

Frequently Asked Questions

Red Fir Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Site Types

Tent
1 site

Amenities

🚻restrooms💧potable water

Site Features

Accessible
ADA compliant

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