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Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) in California
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Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca)

Eldorado National Forest, California

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Moderate Demand

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

Motorized boats are not allowed on lake

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)

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).

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.

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.

For more information on Eldorado National Forest, click here

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 23, 2026. Check Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) on Recreation.gov

Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) Facts

  • As of August 2026, Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) is a campground in Eldorado National Forest, California with 4 campsites.
  • Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) is located at 38.5339° N, 120.2189° W.

At a Glance

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Best For
RV Camping
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Setting
Forest
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Sites
4

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🏊Swimming
🥾Hiking
🦌Wildlife
📷Photography
Stargazing

Frequently Asked Questions

Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 4 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

Site Types

Tent
4 sites

Amenities

🚻restrooms💧potable water

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