Jones Fork Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Jones Fork 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. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,925 ft
38.8589, -120.3847 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Jones Fork Campground?
No. Jones Fork Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Jones Fork Campground?
No. Jones Fork Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Jones Fork Campground?
Jones Fork Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Jones Fork Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Jones Fork Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 19 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 25 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 27 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