Sunset-Union Valley
Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Twin Bridges, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Price range: $36–$145 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (239 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sunset Campground is situated on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir, among the towering cedar and ponderosa pines of Eldorado National Forest. Aptly named, the campground is a fantastic destination for colorful sunset views over the lake. All water activities are popular here, but it’s also fun to bring a bike and explore the neighboring bike trail.
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, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sunset-union-valley to be notified when sites open up.
Sunset-Union Valley offers stunning lakeside camping on Union Valley Reservoir among cedar and ponderosa pines, with excellent water activities and nearby bike trails. Google reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful camp hosts, and peaceful atmosphere (4.8/5 from 78 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Osprey, White-headed Woodpecker, Calliope Hummingbird, Black-capped Goshawk, California Mountain Kingsnake, Gummiboa, and Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area.
Insider tips for Sunset-Union Valley: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Sites 1 and 3 offer corner positioning close to bathrooms and camp host area Explore the neighboring bike trail in addition to water activities
Skip Sunset-Union Valley if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal May-October operations only.
Best time to visit Sunset-Union Valley: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Fashoda (POLLOCK PINES, CA), Wolf Creek California (Pollock Pines, CA), Yellowjacket (Twin Bridges, CA), West Point Campground (Pollock, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sunset-Union Valley
Cell signal at Sunset-Union Valley (Twin Bridges, 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
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.
Sunset Campground is situated on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir, among the towering cedar and ponderosa pines of Eldorado National Forest. Aptly named, the campground is a fantastic destination for colorful sunset views over the lake. All water activities are popular here, but it’s also fun to bring a bike and explore the neighboring bike trail.
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 federal campground with high demand
Sites 1 and 3 offer corner positioning close to bathrooms and camp host area
Explore the neighboring bike trail in addition to water activities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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 →
On Highway 50, east of Placerville, travel for 21 miles to the Icehouse Road turnoff on your left. Continue north for 16 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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