Pardoes Point Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens in June and operates through October. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 11:13AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches, with up to 12 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday.
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
Pardoes Point Campground is a small, intimate tent camping destination located in the Amador Ranger District of Eldorado National Forest. Situated at 6,000 feet elevation near Bear River Reservoir, the campground offers 10 tent-only sites including both single and double configurations. Each site includes a fire ring, grill, and picnic table, with vault toilets and potable water available throughout the campground. The area is known for fishing opportunities at Bear River Reservoir and access to non-motorized trails in the surrounding forest. Bears are active in the area, so all food, toiletries, and garbage must be stored in the provided bear boxes. A campground host is on-site during the operating season. Nearby Bear River Resort offers additional amenities including showers, a dump station, and a camp store for a fee. The campground enforces a 14-day maximum stay per district per year, with check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 1:00 PM.
Directions
40 miles east of Jackson and 4 miles south of Highway 88 via Bear River Road.
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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 644-2324 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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