No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 18 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 5, 2026): 5 open for online reservation · 11 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 5, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 5 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October is fully reserved. 0 of 5 tracked site-nights are open there — 5 reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 5 |
This site currently has 5 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 22. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 50 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)
Overview
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, nestled in the vast expanse of the Eldorado National Forest. The remote location affords visitors a true outdoor camping experience.
Recreation
With the South Fork of the Rubicon River located within walking distance, the group camp provides excellent fishing, swimming and other water sports and activities.
Facilities
While the campground can be used as a single group site that can accommodate up to 125 guests, it can also be reserved as multiple single-family sites.
A group cooking area with food preparation tables and double grills is available, as well as campfire rings with grills at each site. Vault toilets are provided, however, drinking water is not available at the campground. Visitors can boil stream water or fill up at nearby boat ramps. A parking area is also available.
Natural Features
Situated at an elevation of 5,200 feet, the campground sits between the Union Valley Reservoir and Loon Lake.
It is also just minutes away from Gerle Creek Reservoir, a serene mountain lake where motorized boating is prohibited in order to preserve a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for visitors.
Getting there
Travel 21 miles east from Placerville on Highway 50 and turn left on the Ice House Road. Go 25 miles north and turn left on South Fork Road. The campground is a mile from the turn-off, on the right side of the road.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)?
Reservations for South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA) are made through Recreation.gov. 72.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 5 of 18 remain open. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 28 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA) fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)?
September 2026, with 5 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.
When is the next open date at South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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