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West Point Campground

Its 21 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. West Point Campground is a National Forest campground near Placerville, California.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Placerville, California

National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
21
Walk-in sites
4
Hookups
None
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

21 sites; 1 pull-through. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
2 West Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 2
3 West Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 3
4 West Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 4
5 West Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 5
6 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 6
7 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 7
8 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 8
9 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 9
10 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 10
11 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 11
12 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 12
13 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 13
14 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 14
15 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 15
16 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 16
17 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 17
18 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 18
19 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 19
20 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 20
21 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 21
22 West Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Not on record Book site 22

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,909 ft

38.8709, -120.4418 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at West Point Campground?

Sites at West Point Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10199726).

How many campsites does West Point Campground have?

West Point Campground has 21 campsites, including 4 walk-in sites.

Does West Point Campground have RV hookups?

No. West Point Campground has no hookups.

Are there pull-through sites at West Point Campground?

Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at West Point Campground: site 22.

Is there drinking water at West Point Campground?

Yes, West Point Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Are dogs allowed at West Point Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at West Point Campground.

Is there a campground host at West Point Campground?

Yes, West Point Campground has a campground host on site.

Who manages West Point Campground?

West Point Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around West Point Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to West Point Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 20 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 21 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 27 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Free
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Sites
119
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
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Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record
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Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Placerville and campgrounds in El Dorado.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, hostOnSite, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Reservable: Recreation.gov
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