Lone Rock Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Lone Rock 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
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,887 ft
38.8633, -120.3860 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lone Rock Campground?
No. Lone Rock 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 Lone Rock Campground?
Camping at Lone Rock Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Lone Rock Campground?
No. Lone Rock Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Lone Rock Campground?
Lone Rock Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lone Rock Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Lone Rock 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