Fashoda
Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: POLLOCK PINES, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (72 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fashoda Campground, located on a peninsula of the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir, is an incredibly scenic place to camp. The lake area is a hub for activities like swimming, sailing, boating and fishing. Hiking and biking are also quite popular, and many campers make use of the Union Valley Bike Trail.All sites are walk-to tent camping sites.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fashoda to be notified when sites open up.
Fashoda Campground sits on a scenic peninsula of Union Valley Reservoir with excellent water activities including swimming, sailing, boating and fishing. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean grounds, peaceful atmosphere, friendly staff, sandy beach access, and abundant amenities.
Wildlife alert: Osprey, White-headed Woodpecker, Calliope Hummingbird, Black-capped Goshawk, California Mountain Kingsnake, Gummiboa, and Northern Rubber Boa verified in the area.
Insider tips for Fashoda: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 30 sites Sites 18 and 20 offer lake visibility according to verified camper reports Sandy beach area with shaded spots available for swimming and relaxation
Skip Fashoda if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Fashoda: July — Google reviewers specifically mentioned July visits with high lake levels, great beach conditions, and optimal camping experience.
Nearby campgrounds: Sunset-Union Valley (Twin Bridges, CA), Wolf Creek California (Pollock Pines, CA), Yellowjacket (Twin Bridges, CA), Wench Creek (Pollock Pines, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fashoda
Cell signal at Fashoda (POLLOCK PINES, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Fashoda Campground, located on a peninsula of the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir, is an incredibly scenic place to camp. The lake area is a hub for activities like swimming, sailing, boating and fishing. Hiking and biking are also quite popular, and many campers make use of the Union Valley Bike Trail.All sites are walk-to tent camping sites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 30 sites
Sites 18 and 20 offer lake visibility according to verified camper reports
Sandy beach area with shaded spots available for swimming and relaxation
Google reviewers specifically mentioned July visits with high lake levels, great beach conditions, and optimal camping experience
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Placerville, take Highway 50 east for 23 miles. Turn north on Forest Road 3 (Ice House Road) for 15 miles. Look for signs to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Eldorado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Eldorado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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