Ponderosa Cove Campground
Its 1 site is reservable through Recreation.gov. Ponderosa Cove Campground is a National Forest campground near El Dorado, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 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
- 1
- Group sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
1 site; the longest takes a 45 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA001 | PONDEROSA COVE CAMPGROUND | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site GA001 |
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
- 4,246 ft
38.8742, -120.6028 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Sites at Ponderosa Cove Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233285).
How many campsites does Ponderosa Cove Campground have?
Ponderosa Cove Campground has 1 campsite, including 1 group site.
Does Ponderosa Cove Campground have RV hookups?
No. Ponderosa Cove Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are dogs allowed at Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ponderosa Cove Campground.
Who manages Ponderosa Cove Campground?
Ponderosa Cove Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Ponderosa Cove Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Ponderosa Cove Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 28 miles), and Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 38
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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- Not on record
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- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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- 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, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01