Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234172
When Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) reopens
Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Mar 28 – May 3, 2027 · of 4 monitored sites
Of the 148 tracked site-nights (Mar 28 – May 3, 2027): 148 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 148 of 148 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Mar 28 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open site-nights148 / 148
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 148
Weekday openings84
Weekend openings64
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 84 fall on weekdays and 64 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Mar 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 120 of 120 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 4 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 37 |
| 002 | 37 |
| 003 | 37 |
| 004 | 37 |
The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Mar 28, 2027. That is about 146 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Mar 28, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Mar 28, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
148 open site-nights across 4 sites at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 4 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Mar 28, 2027 at site 001.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 37 | 37 nights | Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 37 | 37 nights | Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more |
| 003 | Not recorded | None | 37 | 37 nights | Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 37 | 37 nights | Mar 28, 2027, Mar 29, 2027, Mar 30, 2027, Mar 31, 2027, Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027 +25 more |
About Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)
Overview
The Bear River Group Campground offers four separate group campsites on a site above the south side of the Lower Bear River Reservoir. The proximity to water and the mixed pine setting in the fresh Sierra Nevada air, makes this campground an excellent group retreat destination.
Upriver from the campground is the Upper Bear River Reservoir. This lake is smaller and spans 166 surface acres with 2.5 miles of shoreline.
Recreation
Lake activities include fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing and picnicking on the shores. Rainbow trout are found in abundance throughout the season, in addition to smaller populations of brown and mackinaw trout as well. A short distance past the Upper Bear River Reservoir is the Pardoe Trail, which borders the Mokelumne Wilderness. The trail runs up the top of Squaw Ridge to an elevation of over 9,000 feet, providing excellent views of the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground is designed for tent camping only. Campstie 1 fits 50 people while the other three sites accommodate 25. Piped drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and a group cooking area are among the amenities.
Natural Features
Bear Group Campground is situated an elevation of 6,000 feet, just a short distance (approximately one mile drive) from the reservoir.
It is part of the Eldorado National Forest located in the central Sierra Nevada. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the forest with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.
4 monitored sitesNo hookups4 shadedMax party 50
Getting there
From Jackson, California, travel east on State Route 88 for 39 miles and turn right (south) on Bear River Road. Travel 2 miles to Y intersection and stay to the right side, going across the dam. Drive .5 miles past South Shore Campground to Bear Group Campground, which will be located on left side of road.
Eldorado National Forest, Pioneer, CA 95666209-295-4360
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?
Reservations for Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 148 of 148 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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.
How often do new openings appear at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Mar 28, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?
April 2027, with 120 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 120.
When is the next open date at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) begins Mar 28, 2027 — about 146 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Mar 28, 2027.
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