Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground
Currently closed for the season. The campground operates mid-May through mid-October when a host is present. Reservations can be made via Recreation.gov 4 days to 6 months in advance. Gate closes at 8 PM and opens at 10 AM daily.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 12:24AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 101 to 107 and low temperatures of 65 to 80 expected, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Foothills, Coast Range, and Sierra north of Highway 50. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...ot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures continue today, with areas of Major HeatRisk. Hottest temperatures and warmest overnight lows expected in the northern Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills thermal belts.
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About
Bridal Veil Group Area and Picnic Ground sits at 3,200 feet elevation on a hill overlooking the South Fork of the American River, 17 miles east of Placerville along Highway 50. The group overnight area features 5 tent pads, 8 picnic tables, 6 serving tables, and a large group fire ring, with lot-style parking accommodating up to 7 vehicles. Two large swimming holes in the river below are popular with visitors, and fishing for rainbow and brown trout is available. The site operates seasonally with a host present from mid-May through mid-October. There is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own supply. A vault toilet is available. The gate closes at 8 PM and does not open until 10 AM, so overnight guests must arrive before 8 PM. Bears frequent the area, so proper food storage in provided bear boxes is required. Nearby attractions include Bridal Veil Falls (5 minutes), stores and restaurants in Pollock Pines (10 minutes), and Jenkinson Lake and Crystal Basin (30-minute drive). South Lake Tahoe is about 45 minutes away.
Directions
From Placerville, take Highway 50 east for 17 miles. The site is on the South Fork of the American River, just north of Highway 50.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $105 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 644-2324 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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