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Price
$200/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1 campsites
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Unknown
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9.3 miles southeast of Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road (7N01)
Groups of 10-plus who want a lakeside Sierra base for kayaking, canoeing, or fishing on Spicer Reservoir will get the most out of the covered shelter and cooking area. Restrooms here run cleaner than those at neighboring Union and Utica Reservoir sites.
Gates were reported locked with no hosts on-site as recently as June 2024, so confirm the campground is actually open before driving 9-plus miles down Spicer Reservoir Road. Solo campers and families needing a standard site have no options here, it's one group site, period.
Reference information about Spicer Reservoir Group Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><!-- SLIDER --></p><link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5317644.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">var $j = jQuery;$j.noConflict();$j(window).load(function() {$j('#slider3').nivoSlider( {effect: 'fade',startSlide: 0,animSpeed: 750,pauseTime: 8000});});</script><div id="slider3"><img alt="Pavilion shelter with picnic tables surrounded by trees; paved area in foreground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd983964.jpg" title="Spicer Reservoir Group Campground - covered shelter" /><img alt="Pavilion shelter close-up with picnic tables and grill" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd984360.jpg" title="Spicer Reservoir Group Campground - covered shelter" /> <img alt="Fire ring surrounded by four wooden benches with trees and lake in background" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd984361.jpg" title="Spicer Reservoir Group Campground - campfire area" /><img alt="View of lake with trees and shrubs in foreground and lava flow rock formation in background" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd983970.jpg" title="Spicer Reservoir Group Campground - Dardanelles view" /></div><p> </p><p>Timbered setting on the shore of Spicer Reservoir. Covered shelter with tables and group cooking area; fireplaces, primitive amphitheater, and parking for group use. Close to reservoir, however boat ramp is about a mile away.</p><p>Spicer Reservoir Group Campground is operated by Royal Elk Park Management. </p><p>For more information visit <a href="https://royalelkparkmanagement.com/">www.royalelkparkmanagement.com</a> </p>
<p>Timbered setting on the shore of Spicer Reservoir. Tables, fireplaces, food preparation area, primitive amphitheater, and parking for group use. Close to reservoir, however boat ramp is about a mile away. May accommodate up to 50 feet for R.V.'s. For road conditions, contact the Calaveras Ranger District (209) 795-1381.</p>
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Summer delivers the most reliable conditions and full reservoir access. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-60s to upper-70s°F, with cool nights dropping to the mid-30s to low-50s°F. Boating and fishing peak during this season, and trail access stays clear of snow. Weekend crowds pick up in summer. Afternoon thunderstorms occur occasionally. The campground may not operate year-round, so check availability before planning a trip.
Summer offers most reliable conditions and full reservoir access for boating/fishing.
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Spicer Reservoir Group Campground provides a timbered setting on the shore of Spicer Reservoir. Amenities include a covered shelter with picnic tables and a group cooking area, fireplaces, and a primitive amphitheater. Restrooms are available on-site. Parking is provided for group use, and RVs up to 50 feet can be accommodated. However, potable water is not available, and the boat ramp is located about a mile away. According to user reviews, the campground is well-maintained, with "restrooms cleaner than adjacent campgrounds." Concrete slabs are available for camper, RV, or car parking.
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