Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: CAMINO, CA, CA
Price: From $105 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picnic Area is located on the South Fork of the American River. It offers picnicking sites, a group overnight area, beautiful swimming holes, and close access to fishing. Bridal Veil Group Area is on a hill overlooking the river and day use area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing
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Located on the South Fork of the American River with two large swimming holes and excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Group camping area with picnic facilities and river access.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lions, Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes, and Ringtails present in the area. Bald Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks also common.
Insider tips for Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own water and supplies - no hookups available Multiple swimming holes make this ideal for water recreation in addition to fishing
Skip Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground if: You need hookups - no RV hookups at this facility. You prefer year-round camping - seasonal operations only May through October. You're visiting outside the May-October season.
Best time to visit Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Silver Creek Group Campground (POLLOCK PINES, CA), Sly Guard Cabin (Pollock Pines, CA), West Point Campground (Pollock, CA), Ice House (Twin Bridges, CA).
Cell signal at Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground (CAMINO, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picnic Area is located on the South Fork of the American River. It offers picnicking sites, a group overnight area, beautiful swimming holes, and close access to fishing. Bridal Veil Group Area is on a hill overlooking the river and day use area.
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Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own water and supplies - no hookups available
Multiple swimming holes make this ideal for water recreation in addition to fishing
Official operating season for the campground
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.









From Placerville, take Hwy 50 east for 17 miles. The site is on the South Fork of the American River.
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