Azalea Cove Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Azalea Cove 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
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,886 ft

38.8814, -120.3698 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Azalea Cove Campground?

No. Azalea Cove 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 Azalea Cove Campground?

Camping at Azalea Cove Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Azalea Cove Campground?

No. Azalea Cove Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Azalea Cove Campground?

Azalea Cove Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Azalea Cove Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Azalea Cove Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 16 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 25 miles), and David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.