Camino Cove Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Camino Cove Campground is a National Forest campground near Placerville, California.
First-come, first-served
- 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
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,876 ft
38.8787, -120.4285 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Camino Cove Campground?
No. Camino 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 Camino Cove Campground?
Camping at Camino Cove Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Camino Cove Campground?
No. Camino Cove Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Camino Cove Campground?
Camino Cove Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Camino Cove Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Camino Cove Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 19 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 20 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 27 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Placerville and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01