Ponderosa Cove Group
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Ponderosa Cove Group is a National Forest campground near Georgetown, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
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
- 4,319 ft
38.9065, -120.6026 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Ponderosa Cove Group?
No. Ponderosa Cove Group is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Ponderosa Cove Group?
Yes, Ponderosa Cove Group has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Ponderosa Cove Group?
Ponderosa Cove Group is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Ponderosa Cove Group
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Ponderosa Cove Group, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 28 miles), and Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 38
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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- 4
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- Not on record
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- Not on record
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- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Georgetown and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01