Camino Cove Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates June through October. No fees and no reservations required.
National Forest System Roads
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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.…
Twin Lakes Trailhead Parking Lot Closure
Starting on September 9th 2026 and continuing for two weeks the Twin Lakes TH parking lot will be closed due to the repaving of the access road. Do not park in the lot beyond September 8th. Be prepared to use detours or alternate routes such as starting at the Rockbound TH. Please use caution…
About
Camino Cove Campground is a rustic, no-fee campground perched at 4,875 feet elevation on the scenic northwest shore of Union Valley Reservoir in California's Eldorado National Forest. The campground provides a quiet base for fishing, boating, and exploring the Crystal Basin Recreation Area. Basic amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables, though campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Bear activity is common in the area, so all food, toiletries, and garbage must be stored in the provided bear boxes. Campfires are permitted in the fire rings when fire restrictions are not in effect. The access road is unpaved and reaches the campground via Ice House Road, Peavine Ridge Road, and Bryant Springs Road, passing the West Point boat ramp before arriving at Camino Cove.
Directions
From Highway 50, go 7 miles north on Ice House Road. Turn left on Peavine Ridge Road and go 3 miles west to Bryant Springs Road. Turn right and go 5 miles north past West Point boat ramp. Continue 1.5 miles east to the campground turn-off on the right. Total distance is approximately 17 miles from Highway 50.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 644-2324 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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