Lovers Leap Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season and opens in June. Operating season runs June through October. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
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.…
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
Lovers Leap Campground is a walk-in tent campground nestled at the base of the iconic Lovers Leap, a massive granitic cliff rising nearly 600 feet and renowned throughout the climbing community. The 21 single-family tent sites are arranged in a forested setting near the South Fork of the American River at 5,800 feet elevation. The campground provides basic amenities including potable water from a faucet near the restrooms, vault toilets, garbage service, and an on-site campground host. Some sites have fire rings and grills. All sites are walk-in only, requiring a short hike from the parking area with your gear. Maximum stay is 14 days per district per year. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 1:00 p.m. The area is known for exceptional rock climbing, wildflowers, and birding opportunities. Bears are active in the area, so proper food storage using bear boxes and bearproof garbage bins is required. Interagency Senior and Access passes are accepted for single-family sites.
Directions
43 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50, then 0.5 miles east of Strawberry Lodge on Strawberry Lodge Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $36 |
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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