Tells Equestrian Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Tells Equestrian Campground is a National Forest campground near Pollock Pines, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Pollock Pines, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

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: 6,493 ft

38.9300, -120.3230 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Tells Equestrian Campground?

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

How much does it cost to camp at Tells Equestrian Campground?

Camping at Tells Equestrian Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Tells Equestrian Campground?

No. Tells Equestrian Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Tells Equestrian Campground?

Tells Equestrian Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Tells Equestrian Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Tells Equestrian Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 13 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 13 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 20 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 22 miles), and David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.