West Point Campground campground

West Point Campground

Mostly first-come
23 campsites
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23

Total Campsites

Campground

Reservable Sites

Mostly first-come

Accessible

ADA-compliant sites

Organization

Managing agency

Overview

About West Point Campground

Overview West Point Campground is located on the northwest shore of Union Valley reservoir off of North Union Valley Road. There are 22 sites ranging from sinlge to triple in capacity. There is a boat ramp with access to the reservior. The campground and boat ramp are at 4,875 feet in elevation. Recreation Boating Fishing Biking Swimming Hiking Facilities Boating Fishing Biking Swimming Hiking Nearby Attractions The Desolation Wilderness is nearby offering overnight pack trips or day hikes to see the beauty of the Seirras. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891. Charges & 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).

  • 23 total campsites listed.
  • Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
  • Most common site type: unknown (23).
  • Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
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Our Take

What makes West Point Campground special

Set along the northwest shore of Union Valley Reservoir in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area of El Dorado National Forest, West Point Campground offers one of the more scenic lakeside camping experiences in the northern Sierra Nevada. With 22 sites ranging from single to triple capacity, the campground accommodates everything from solo adventurers to extended family gatherings. The reservoir is the main attraction here, and for good reason. Surrounded by granite slopes and mixed conifer forest, Union Valley stretches across more than 2,800 surface acres at an elevation near 4,900 feet. Swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing for rainbow trout and kokanee salmon keep visitors busy from morning to evening. Several sites offer views of the water or short walks to the shoreline. Beyond the lake, the Crystal Basin area provides access to a network of trails, including paths leading to smaller alpine lakes and meadows blanketed with wildflowers in early summer. The drive up from the Sacramento Valley is itself a pleasure, climbing through oak woodlands into fragrant pine forests. West Point Campground strikes a fine balance between accessibility and mountain atmosphere. It is close enough to civilization for a weekend trip, yet remote enough to feel like a genuine escape into the Sierra high country.

Campsite Inventory

23 sites to choose from

Unknown

23total sites

0

Reservable

0

Accessible

Amenities & Details

Everything you need to know

BOAT RAMP

Boat Ramp

CAMPFIRE RINGS

Campfire Rings

Campfire Allowed

Yes

Site capacity

Double, Single, Triple

Check-in time

00:00 PM, 02:00 PM

Check-out time

00:00 PM, 01:00 PM

DAY USE AREA

Day Use Area

DRINKING WATER

Drinking Water

Driveway entry

Back-in, Parallel, Pull-through

Driveway length (ft)

30, 31, 32, 34

Driveway surface

Paved

FIREWOOD

Firewood

FOOD STORAGE LOCKER

Food Storage Locker

GRILLS

Grills

HOST

Host

LAKE ACCESS

Lake Access

Max guests

12, 18, 30, 6

Minimum guests

Yes

Reservations & Contact

Plan your stay

Mostly first-come

Email

info@royalelkparkmanagement.com

Getting There

Access is via Highway 50, 23 miles east of Placerville, California, then  7 miles north on Ice House Road,  turn left onto Peavine Ridge Road for 3 miles,  make a right turn on Bryant Springs Road, go 5 miles north across the dam and just past the boat ramp to the right

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know before your trip to West Point Campground.

How do reservations work for West Point Campground?

Reservation availability for West Point Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.

What campsite types are available at West Point Campground?

West Point Campground currently lists Unknown (23).

Where is West Point Campground located?

See this page for location details and directions.

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