South Shore Campground
Its 21 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. South Shore Campground is a National Forest campground near Jackson, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 4Bear River Reservoir. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 35 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
- 21
- Tent sites
- 12
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
21 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 35 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 001 |
| 002 | Area South Shore Campground | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Area South Shore Campground, site 002 |
| 004 | Area South Shore Campground | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Area South Shore Campground, site 004 |
| 005 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 005 |
| 006 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 006 |
| 007 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 007 |
| 008 | Area South Shore Campground | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Area South Shore Campground, site 008 |
| 009 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 009 |
| 010 | Area South Shore Campground | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Area South Shore Campground, site 010 |
| 011 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 011 |
| 012 | Area South Shore Campground | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Area South Shore Campground, site 012 |
| 013 | Area South Shore Campground | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Area South Shore Campground, site 013 |
| 014 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 014 |
| 015 | Area South Shore Campground | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Area South Shore Campground, site 015 |
| 016 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 016 |
| 017 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 017 |
| 018 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 018 |
| 019 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 019 |
| 020 | Area South Shore Campground | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Area South Shore Campground, site 020 |
| 021 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 021 |
| 022 | AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop AREA SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND, site 022 |
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.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,880 ft
38.5354, -120.2448 in Amador. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at South Shore Campground?
Sites at South Shore Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234111).
How many campsites does South Shore Campground have?
South Shore Campground has 21 campsites, including 12 tent sites.
Does South Shore Campground have RV hookups?
No. South Shore Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 35 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at South Shore Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at South Shore Campground; 15 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at South Shore Campground?
Yes, South Shore Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages South Shore Campground?
South Shore Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around South Shore Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to South Shore Campground, in a straight line: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Bear River Group - Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Jackson and campgrounds in Amador.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)