South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)
Pollock Pines, California · 5,187 ft · In Eldorado National Forest
Wildfire 46 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,187 ft (1,581 m)5,187 ft1,581 m
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Overview
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, nestled in the vast expanse of the Eldorado National Forest. The remote location affords visitors a true outdoor camping experience.Recreation
With the South Fork of the Rubicon River located within walking distance, the group camp provides excellent fishing, swimming and other water sports and activities.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA): FCC map Sep 2026
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny70°52°
- ThuSunny70°54°
- FriSunny76°51°
- SatSunny71°48°
- SunSunny68°43°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · 1.7 mi · Pollock Pines
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Public Land · 1.9 mi · Tahoma
Airport Flat Campground
Public Land · 2.8 mi · Tahoma
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Pollock Pines share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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