Red Fir
Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Twin Bridges, CA, CA
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated on the north side of the Loon Lake Reservoir, Red Fir Group Campground offers a primitive group camping experience in the lush Eldorado National Forest. The campground offers tent-only campsites, accommodating a group of up to 25 guests. A group kitchen area is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Red Fir Group Campground offers primitive group camping on the north side of Loon Lake Reservoir in Eldorado National Forest, with direct access to fishing, swimming, and boating just a short walk across the road.
Wildlife alert: Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Gray-headed Pika, California Ground Squirrel, Green-tailed Towhee, White-headed Woodpecker, Mountain Quail, Gopher Snake, and Northern Rubber Boa documented within 8km
Insider tips for Red Fir: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Lake access is within a short walk across the road for fishing and swimming Rubicon Jeep trail nearby for off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding
Skip Red Fir if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer individual sites — this is a group campground.
Best time to visit Red Fir: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (Ca) (Pollock Pines, CA), Loon Lake Chalet (CAMINO, CA), Loon Lake (Twin Bridges, CA), Gerle Creek (Pollock Pines, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Red Fir
Cell signal at Red Fir (Twin Bridges, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Situated on the north side of the Loon Lake Reservoir, Red Fir Group Campground offers a primitive group camping experience in the lush Eldorado National Forest. The campground offers tent-only campsites, accommodating a group of up to 25 guests. A group kitchen area is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills.
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 as this is a federal campground with high demand
Lake access is within a short walk across the road for fishing and swimming
Rubicon Jeep trail nearby for off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Highway 50 east of Placerville for approximately 21 miles to Ice House Road. At the river take a left and go north 28 miles, then veer right at the fork in the road and continue 9 miles to Red Fir Group 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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