Strawberry Point Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground closed on September 30, 2025 and typically operates from May through October.
Barrett Lake 4 X 4 Trail Motor Vehicle Prohibition
Barrett Lake Jeep trail closed to motor vehicle use in the winter.
Trash service ending for the winter in Crystal Basin on Oct. 20, 2025
Trash service within the Crystal Basin area is ending on Oct. 20, 2025, for the winter season. Please pack-out all trash with you when visiting.
Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping and Occupancy Restrictions for Desolation Wilderness, Mokelumne Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through the Eldorado National Forest boundary.
Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage Restriction
Possessing or storing any food in Desolation Wilderness unless it is in a bear proof container.
Loon Lake Campground and Trailhead are Closed for Reconstruction
The Loon Lake Campground and Trailhead is closed this season for reconstruction. The boatramp is open for day use only though Labor Day weekend and then it will close for construction. The water system will not be operational during this time.
Deer Valley Trail (19E01) & Meadow Lake Road (09N01)
Motor vehicle use restricted in these areas during snowmelt. See Forest Order Exhibit A for area map.
Horse Canyon Trail (17E21) Closure
This order prohibits use of a motorcycle or motor-driven bicycle on this trail.
Occupancy and Use Restrictions - Desolation Wilderness Area
Prohibited acts within Desolation Wilderness.
Travel Management Designation
Routes designated in Travel Management Subpart B are included as part of the current road system.
About
Strawberry Point Campground is a small, rustic campground located on the north shore of Ice House Reservoir in the Crystal Basin area of Eldorado National Forest. Situated at 5,500 feet elevation, the campground offers 10 first-come, first-served sites with basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. This is a dry campground with no potable water available, so campers must bring their own or filter/boil lake water. The campground provides direct access to Ice House Reservoir for fishing, swimming, and non-motorized or motorized boating. A bike and hiking trail runs between campgrounds on the north side of the reservoir. The nearest boat ramp and dump station are located at Ice House Campground. The area is home to black bears, and proper food storage is required. Sites accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs, with a limit of two vehicles and six people per site. Access is via Highway 50 east of Placerville, then 11 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), and 3 miles east on Ice House/Wrights Lake Tie Road (Forest Road 32). The campground operates seasonally from May through October, with check-in at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 1:00 p.m. The daily fee is $10, and stays are limited to 14 days per district per year.
Directions
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 11 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), and 3 miles east on Ice House/Wrights Lake Tie Road (Forest Road 32).
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $10 |
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 |
Useful Links
| Strawberry Point Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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