Sunset Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Sunset 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
- 4,936 ft
38.8689, -120.3993 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sunset Campground?
No. Sunset Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Sunset Campground?
Yes, Sunset Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Sunset Campground?
Sunset Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sunset Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Sunset Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 18 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