Luther Pass Overflow Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Luther Pass Overflow Campground is a National Forest campground near Meyers, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Meyers, 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
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 7,050 ft

38.7959, -120.0055 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Luther Pass Overflow Campground?

No. Luther Pass Overflow Campground 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 Luther Pass Overflow Campground?

Camping at Luther Pass Overflow Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Luther Pass Overflow Campground?

Yes, Luther Pass Overflow Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Luther Pass Overflow Campground?

Luther Pass Overflow Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Luther Pass Overflow Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Luther Pass Overflow Campground, in straight-line miles: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 11 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 12 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 13 miles), David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 18 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.