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You want a group site with water activities and appreciate attentive on-site management in a shaded forest setting.
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Price
$115 - $145/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Open season: June 20...
Cell
Unknown
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$115 - $145/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Open season: June 20...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST, PIONEER, CA 95666, USA
You want a group site with water activities and appreciate attentive on-site management in a shaded forest setting.
You need individual sites or want campsites directly on the water rather than a short walk away.
Reference information about Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, Ca) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018858.pdf">Bear Group Campground</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018841.pdf">Group Campgrounds</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018842.pdf">Fees and Passes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018779.pdf">Non-motorized Trails</a></li></ul>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers reliably warm, dry weather (daytime highs typically mid-60s to low-80s°F, nights from the mid-30s to low-50s°F at 6,000 ft) and full access to the campground (open June 20–Sept 26). Water-based activities — boating, fishing, and swimming — are at their peak once the reservoir has warmed (usually July–August), and forested group sites provide pleasant shade and cool evenings. Expect higher use on summer weekends and holidays, so reserve early; weekdays are much quieter. Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: October, November, December, January
Open June 20–Sept 26; summer is peak season with pleasant highs and full access to reservoir and trails.
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The Bear River Group Campground offers a range of amenities tailored for group camping. The facilities include piped drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings, and a group cooking area. Each group campsite is equipped with bear-proof storage containers. Vault toilets are available and have been described in user reviews as 'clean' and 'well-maintained,' although one review noted occasional unpleasant odors. Water access is provided through water spigots. Food preparation is facilitated by built-in grills and flat tops, along with a large prep table ideal for buffet-style serving.
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