Fashoda

About

Fashoda Campground occupies a scenic peninsula on the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir in the Crystal Basin area of Eldorado National Forest. At 4,900 feet elevation, the campground offers 30 walk-in tent sites spread across two loops. Vehicles are parked in a lot above the campground, and campers walk down to their sites. The setting provides direct access to the reservoir's waters and surrounding forest. Union Valley Reservoir is a hub for water recreation including swimming, sailing, water skiing, and fishing. Anglers target rainbow, brown, and mackinaw trout along with Kokanee salmon. The 4.8-mile Union Valley Bike Trail connects Fashoda to other campgrounds on the east side of the lake, running from Wench Creek down to Jones Fork Campground with an easy 300-foot elevation gain. Bears are active in the area, so all food, toiletries, and garbage must be stored in the provided bear boxes. The campground has vault toilets, potable water, showers, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and garbage service. Sites accommodate up to 6 people and stays are limited to 14 days per year within the district.

Directions

From Placerville, take Highway 50 east for 23 miles. Turn north on Forest Road 3 (Ice House Road) for 15 miles. Look for signs to the campground.