Wolf Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Wolf Creek Campground 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 and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,940 ft

38.8853, -120.3995 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Wolf Creek Campground?

No. Wolf Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Is there drinking water at Wolf Creek Campground?

Yes, Wolf Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Wolf Creek Campground?

Wolf Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Wolf Creek Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Wolf Creek 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.