Black Oak
Its 4 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Black Oak is a National Forest campground near El Dorado, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 4
- Group sites
- 4
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Pull-through
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
4 sites in 4 loops; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLAC | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop BLAC, site 1 |
| 2 | GRP2 | Group rv area nonelectric | 40 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop GRP2, site 2 |
| 3 | GRP3 | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop GRP3, site 3 |
| 4 | GRP4 | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop GRP4, site 4 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,487 ft
38.9042, -120.5875 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Black Oak?
Sites at Black Oak are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232021).
How many campsites does Black Oak have?
Black Oak has 4 campsites, including 4 group sites.
Does Black Oak have RV hookups?
No. Black Oak has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Black Oak?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Black Oak: loop GRP2, site 2.
Are dogs allowed at Black Oak?
Yes, pets are allowed at Black Oak.
Who manages Black Oak?
Black Oak is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Black Oak
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Black Oak, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 27 miles), and Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near El Dorado and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01