Wolf Creek California
Eldorado National Forest
Wolf Creek Campground is a modern facility on the north shore of Union Valley Reservoir. The reservoir offers plenty of opportunities for water activities like sailing, boating, swimming and fishing. Bring a bike to explore the neighboring bike trail.
Eldorado National Forest includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush are all around the region.
Sites in this two-loop campground come with picnic tables, campfire rings and bear-proof food storage lockers. Most of the family sites will accommodate up to five small tents (1-2 person) or two medium-sized family tents (4-6 people). Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Single, double and group campsites for up to 25 or 50 guests are all reservable. Some sites are tent-only.
A host is on-site, and firewood may be available for a fee (more campground details).
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
Travel Notice: Starting May 2024 and continuing through September 2024, Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs. There will be traffic delays so plan your camping trip accordingly.
Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle, and remove all food from area after eating.
There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this facility
Please Note: One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (1PM) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
First Come First Serve sites remain listed as FF for the entire season. They will not show as occupied/available online as the status of these sites is ever changing. You must be on site at the campground to claim a FF site. No guarantees upon arrival that these FF sites will be avaiable.
There is a fee to move from a reserved site to a first come first serve site. Site Transfer Policy
- For more information on Eldorado National Forest, click here
Natural Features
At an elevation of 4,900 feet, Wolf Creek sits in the Crystal Basin of the Sierra Nevadas. This is an area known for granite peaks, alpine lakes and pine forest.
The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.
An abundance of wildlife can be found within the Sierra Nevada Range, including black bears, mule deer, bobcat, gray fox, bighorn sheep, pikas, martens and a variety of squirrels. Several species of reptiles, amphibians and birds also inhabit the area.
Nearby Attractions
The Desolation Wilderness is nearby, offering the opportunity to get away from the crowds and enjoy the serenity of nature.
Recreation
The paved Union Valley Bike Trail spans 4.8 miles with an easy climb of 300 feet. The trail connects campgrounds on the east side of the lake, starting from Wench Creek on down to Jones Fork Campground. Interpretive signs along the trail tell the story of the use and development of water resources in Union Valley. This trail can be used by both hikers and bikers.
Anglers seek rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout or kokanee salmon. The reservoir also offers opportunities for swimming, water skiing and boating. The nearest boat ramp is at Yellowjacket Campground.
Changes & Cancellations
- Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
- Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.
- Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below).
- Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.
- Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Contact Information
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ELDORADO CA
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 831-245-6891
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Placerville, get on Highway 50 and head east for 21 miles to Icehouse Road. Turn left 21 miles to
turnoff. Then go three-quarters of a mile to campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 012, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop WOLF, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop WOLF, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site G3, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop CALI, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop WOLF, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site G2, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop WOLF, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site G1, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop CALI, Type Standard Nonelectric
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