Sunset Group
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Sunset Group 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
- 4,912 ft
38.8672, -120.3953 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sunset Group?
No. Sunset Group is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Sunset Group?
Yes, Sunset Group has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Sunset Group?
Sunset Group is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sunset Group
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Sunset Group, 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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- Free
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