Northwind Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Northwind Campground is a National Forest campground near Pollock Pines, 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. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,469 ft
38.8315, -120.3486 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Northwind Campground?
No. Northwind Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Northwind Campground?
No. Northwind Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Northwind Campground?
Northwind Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Northwind Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Northwind Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 16 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 19 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 26 miles), and Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Pollock Pines and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01