Wentworth Springs Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Wentworth Springs 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
- 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
- 6,138 ft
39.0115, -120.3254 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Wentworth Springs Campground?
No. Wentworth Springs 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 Wentworth Springs Campground?
Camping at Wentworth Springs Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Wentworth Springs Campground?
No. Wentworth Springs Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Wentworth Springs Campground?
Wentworth Springs Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Wentworth Springs Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Wentworth Springs Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 11 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 13 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 20 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 20 miles), and Kings Beach (swimming hole, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- 06-19 to 09-06
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $125 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
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