Talbot

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Talbot is a National Forest campground near Foresthill, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Foresthill, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,607 ft

39.1879, -120.3734 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Talbot?

No. Talbot 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 Talbot?

Camping at Talbot is free.

Who manages Talbot?

Talbot is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Talbot

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Talbot, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 19 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 22 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 24 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.