Kirkwood Lake Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Kirkwood Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Jackson, 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
- 7,663 ft
38.7071, -120.0872 in Amador. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Kirkwood Lake Campground?
No. Kirkwood Lake Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Kirkwood Lake Campground?
Yes, Kirkwood Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Kirkwood Lake Campground?
Kirkwood Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Kirkwood Lake Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Kirkwood Lake Campground, in straight-line miles: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 20 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 23 miles), and David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Jackson and campgrounds in Amador.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01