China Flat Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). China Flat 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
- Fee unknown, see agency
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
- 4,787 ft
38.7550, -120.2680 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at China Flat Campground?
No. China Flat Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at China Flat Campground?
Yes, China Flat Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages China Flat Campground?
China Flat Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around China Flat Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to China Flat Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 21 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 23 miles), Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 26 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