Yellowjacket Campground
Its 36 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Yellowjacket Campground is a National Forest campground near Pollock Pines, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 30 ft
- Max RV length
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
- 36
- RV sites
- 1
- Walk-in sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
36 sites; the longest takes a 30 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | YELL | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 001 |
| 002 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 002 |
| 003 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 003 |
| 004 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 004 |
| 005 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 005 |
| 006 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 006 |
| 007 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 007 |
| 008 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 008 |
| 009 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 009 |
| 010 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 010 |
| 011 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 011 |
| 012 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 012 |
| 013 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 013 |
| 014 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 014 |
| 015 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 015 |
| 016 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 016 |
| 017 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 017 |
| 018 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 018 |
| 019 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 019 |
| 20 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 20 |
| 21 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 21 |
| 22 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 22 |
| 23 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 23 |
| 24 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 24 |
| 25 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 25 |
| 26 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 26 |
| 27 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 27 |
| 28 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 28 |
| 29 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 29 |
| 30 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 30 |
| 31 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 31 |
| 32 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 32 |
| 33 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 33 |
| 34 | YELL | Walk to | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 34 |
| 35 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 35 |
| 36 | YELL | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 36 |
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
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,956 ft
38.8911, -120.3878 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Yellowjacket Campground?
Sites at Yellowjacket Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232125).
How many campsites does Yellowjacket Campground have?
Yellowjacket Campground has 36 campsites, including 1 RV site and 1 walk-in site.
Does Yellowjacket Campground have RV hookups?
No. Yellowjacket Campground has no hookups. 1 site takes RVs and the longest rig allowed is 30 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Yellowjacket Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Yellowjacket Campground; 31 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Yellowjacket Campground?
Yes, Yellowjacket Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Yellowjacket Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Yellowjacket Campground.
Who manages Yellowjacket Campground?
Yellowjacket Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Yellowjacket Campground
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Yellowjacket Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 18 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 44
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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- 100
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Pollock Pines and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)