Ponderosa Cove Campground
Pollock Pines, California · 4,245 ft · In Eldorado National Forest
Photos: Kelly Maxey
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,245 ft (1,294 m)4,245 ft1,294 m
Sites1
Ponderosa Cove Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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Overview
Ponderosa Cove greets group campers with shaded campsites close to scenic Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. The campground provides a pleasant destination for bird watching and nature viewing, in addition to activities at the lake.Recreation
Enjoy a picnic in the campground, or head to another picnic area at Stumpy Meadows Boat Ramp. The reservoir is great for swimming and fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Boating is also popular, but this is a no-wake lake.Facilities
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Ponderosa Cove Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny72°53°
- ThuSunny80°57°
- FriSunny81°50°
- SatSunny77°50°
- SunSunny72°46°
Nearby camping
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Stumpy Meadows
Public Land · 2.2 mi · Pollock Pines
Black Oak Group Campground
Public Land · 2.2 mi · Pollock Pines
Black Oak
Public Land · 2.2 mi · Pollock Pines
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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