China Flat Campground
The campground operates Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Memorial Day weekend 2026 begins May 23. Check-in is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is 1:00 p.m. No vehicles are permitted across the China Flat bridge. Bears are active in the area; proper food storage in bear boxes is mandatory.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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
China Flat Campground occupies a forested setting along the Silver Fork of the American River in California's Eldorado National Forest. Located about 32.5 miles east of Placerville via Highway 50 and 4.5 miles southeast of Kyburz on Silver Fork Road, the campground provides access to a quiet stretch of river popular for fishing and swimming. The campground features 19 sites spread across two loops, including seven double sites suitable for larger groups, six tent-only sites, and several walk-in sites. All sites include fire rings and picnic tables, with bear boxes provided for food storage. Potable water is available from spigots throughout the campground and tested monthly during the operating season. RV water filling from campground spigots is prohibited. Bears are active in the area, requiring proper food storage in the provided bear boxes. Pets must remain on leash at all times. Campfires are permitted in designated fire rings using only dead and downed wood collected on-site. The maximum stay is 14 days per district per year.
Directions
From Placerville, drive 32.5 miles east on Highway 50 to Kyburz. Turn south onto Silver Fork Road and continue approximately 4.5 miles to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $36 - $72 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 644-2324 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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