Camp ObserverRed Fir
Camp site features
Across 1 camp site:
- ADA accessible: all 1 sites
- Group sites: all 1 sites
- Largest party: 30 people
Fees
Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.
Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
Directions
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.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.
Reviews
Lisa S
Loop:Loon
Site:
Reviewed 14 days ago
We’ve been coming to this same site for 32 years and enjoy the group campsite experience with our friends and family. It’s secluded and ample area for cooking and eating together. Close to hiking and the Rubicon.
Ryan G
Loop:Loon
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Every year I bring a chain saw and try to take those ankle breaking stumps down to ground level. There are still so many of them. You guys should really take care of them. Also, the big tree that fell… looks like someone finally cleared a pathway through it, but you should remove the stump and re-level the ground there. Maybe even plant a new pine for future shade.
Also… you should consider replacing that fire pit with a longer one (more oval in shape) since it’s a group site, it would be nice to get the whole group around the camp fire.
I do appreciate you fixing the cooking table, it was broken for a while.
Other than those things, the site is looking good.
Elizabeth Z
Loop:Loon
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
Just like last year, it’s an amazing and private spot. We did have a few hikers pass through this time, which was unexpected given that it’s a private site. There were quite a few bats, especially near the bathrooms.
We did have a bear encounter, but aside from that, we slept peacefully and had an incredible experience. You really can’t beat having your own private area, no cars driving through, no worries about the kids playing.
There are plenty of hiking areas nearby, and the lake is within walking distance. The site has four bear-proof food containers, lots of table space, and four BBQs. The camp host was also fantastic.
Elizabeth Z
Loop:Loon
Site:
Reviewed 2 years ago
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Elizabeth Z
Loop:Loon
Site:
Reviewed 2 years ago
Nice and secluded, no service whatsoever so be prepared. It has 4 bear containers and 4 picnic tables. The area was clean and kept up. The restrooms are vault which was the hardest part but manageable. The area has lots of bats, they didn’t come out daily but when they did, there was a lot!
