Airport Flat Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Airport Flat Campground is a National Forest campground near Placerville, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Placerville, 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: 5,377 ft

38.9853, -120.3804 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Airport Flat Campground?

No. Airport Flat 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 Airport Flat Campground?

Camping at Airport Flat Campground is free.

Who manages Airport Flat Campground?

Airport Flat Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Airport Flat Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Airport Flat Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 15 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 16 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 23 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 24 miles), and Kings Beach (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.