South Fork Group

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). South Fork Group 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: 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: 5,188 ft

38.9481, -120.4030 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at South Fork Group?

No. South Fork Group is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Is there drinking water at South Fork Group?

No. South Fork Group has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages South Fork Group?

South Fork Group is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around South Fork Group

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to South Fork Group, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 25 miles), and Kings Beach (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.