CampsiteGROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable

Site 004 — Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)

Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) · California · Loop SMOK

Campsite 004 at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) in California. GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 25 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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38.53410, -120.24361
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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Vehicle Length
0
Max Num of Vehicles
0
Driveway Surface
Gravel

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People
25
Min Num of People
1
Capacity/Size Rating
Single

Site Features

Shade
Full

How Site 004 Compares

  • One of 4 sites at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) — 1 of them in the SMOK loop.

Photos from Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND — USFS
Bear River Reservoir
Bear River Reservoir — USFS
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND — USFS
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND

Permitted Equipment

Tent

Booking Tips for Site 004

  • Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
  • Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
  • Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
  • Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
  • Check-in/out: 2:00 PM / 1:00 PM
  • Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 004?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site 004?

Maximum occupancy is 25 people and 0 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 004?

Max vehicle length is 0 ft.

What hookups does site 004 have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 1:00 PM.