Big Reservoir
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $24 per night. Big Reservoir is a National Forest campground near Foresthill, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,053 ft
39.1436, -120.7563 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Reservoir?
No. Big Reservoir is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Big Reservoir?
Camping at Big Reservoir costs Single Site: $24 per night.
Is there drinking water at Big Reservoir?
Yes, Big Reservoir has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Big Reservoir?
Big Reservoir is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Reservoir
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Big Reservoir, in straight-line miles: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 18 miles), Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 20 miles), and Bridgeport (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Shirttail Creek - Sites
- 29
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
Forbes Creek - Sites
- 2
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Giant Gap - Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night (6 people)
More campgrounds: camping near Foresthill and campgrounds in Placer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01