Northshore Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens in late June and operates through September. Reservations are available via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 days per district annually.
Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 10:14AM PDT until October 16 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM PDT FRIDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA... The National Weather Service in Sacramento CA has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Sierra Nevada and adjacent Foothills. * TIMING...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PDT Friday. * WINDS...Northeast to east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Daytime humidity 10 to 25% with single digits possible and very poor overnight recoveries. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide
Fire Restrictions are in effect forest wide. No campfires except in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A in the Forest Order and actively serviced by a camp host.No charcoal firesCamp stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings are…
About
Northshore Campground is a scenic Forest Service campground located on the north shore of Loon Lake in the Eldorado National Forest. Situated at high elevation in the Sierra Nevada, the campground provides access to pristine alpine waters and granite-studded wilderness. The 24 sites are divided between tent-only sites, tent/trailer/RV sites, double family sites, and walk-in tent sites for those seeking more seclusion. The campground offers essential amenities including vault toilets, potable water from faucets (tested monthly during the season), picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. There are no hookups or showers, and RV water tank filling is prohibited. Trash service is provided. A dump station is available at the nearby Loon Lake Campground. Recreation opportunities abound, including swimming and fishing in Loon Lake, boating (ramp at Loon Lake Campground), and access to the Rubicon OHV Trail in summer. Hikers and equestrians can access Desolation Wilderness from nearby trailheads. Bears frequent the area, so proper food storage is required. Pets are allowed on leash.
Directions
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 31 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), take the Loon Lake fork.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@royalelkparkmanagement.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 644-2324 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Northshore Campground |
Availability
Photos
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!