Mokelumne Campground
Currently closed for the season. Expected to open June 26, 2026. The campground typically operates June through October on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
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.…
About
Mokelumne Campground sits at 3,200 feet elevation in the Mokelumne River Canyon area of Eldorado National Forest, providing access to a scenic stretch of the river and the nearby Mokelumne Wilderness. The campground is reached via a somewhat remote drive: 38 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88, then 8.5 miles south on Forest Road 92 (Ellis Road), and 2.5 miles east on Forest Road 8N50 (Salt Springs Road). The campground has 13 sites total, with 5 designated tent-only sites featuring spur lengths of 25-40 feet, and 8 sites accommodating tents, trailers, or small RVs with spur lengths of 40-50 feet. Facilities are basic: vault toilets and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water. Water from the river is available but must be boiled or filtered before use. Bears are present in the area, and proper food storage is required. Mokelumne Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. The 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. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Directions
38 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88, 8.5 miles south on Forest Road 92 (Ellis Road), and 2.5 miles east on Forest Road 8N50 (Salt Springs Road).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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