Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort
Its 31 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Site: $106–$174 per night, and it is open from 05-22 to 10-19. Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort is a National Forest campground near El Dorado, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Site: $106–$174 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 31
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, showers, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
31 sites in 3 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 91 |
| 92 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 92 |
| 93 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 93 |
| 94 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 94 |
| 95 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 95 |
| 96 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 96 |
| 97 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 97 |
| 98 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 98 |
| 99 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 99 |
| 100 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 100 |
| 101 | Jeffrey Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Jeffrey Loop, site 101 |
| 102 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 102 |
| 103 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 103 |
| 104 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 104 |
| 105 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 105 |
| 106 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 106 |
| 107 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 107 |
| 108 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 108 |
| 109 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 109 |
| 110 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 110 |
| 111 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 111 |
| 112 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 112 |
| 113 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 113 |
| 114 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 114 |
| 115 | Lodgepole Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lodgepole Loop, site 115 |
| 85 | White Bark Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop White Bark Loop, site 85 |
| 86 | White Bark Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop White Bark Loop, site 86 |
| 87 | White Bark Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop White Bark Loop, site 87 |
| 88 | White Bark Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | None | Book loop White Bark Loop, site 88 |
| 89 | White Bark Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop White Bark Loop, site 89 |
| 90 | White Bark Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop White Bark Loop, site 90 |
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
- 6,251 ft
38.9344, -120.0408 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort is open from 05-22 to 10-19 , at 6,251 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort?
Sites at Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10305438).
How much does it cost to camp at Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort?
Camping at Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort costs Site: $106–$174 per night.
How many campsites does Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort have?
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort has 31 campsites.
Does Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort have RV hookups?
No. Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort has no hookups.
Are dogs allowed at Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort?
Yes, pets are allowed at Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort.
When is Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort open?
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort is open from 05-22 to 10-19.
Who manages Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort?
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 3.2 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 5.7 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 8.3 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 9.2 miles), and David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 12 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort - Sites
- 84
- Season
- 05-21 to 10-02
- Fee
- Site: $53–$106 per night
- Sites
- 98
- Season
- 01-01 to 11-16
- Fee
- Site: $80–$90 per night
- Sites
- 204
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $47 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near El Dorado and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, sites, campsites, hookups, toilets, showers, fireRings, petsAllowed, fee, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)