Bear River Group Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Bear River Group Campground is located in the Amador Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest (1 hr 33 min east of El Dorado Hills, CA) with an elevation of 6,797 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid June to the end of September. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $115.00 to $145.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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@DejaC503B2DBE6 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #1
This location was amazing! So much space and spread out from the other group camps. Just a short drive away from the water. Not much cell service besides satellite. Beautiful and easy to get to. Maybe could use a little more signage to help with lost campers, but besides that the written instructions when booking were perfect. Will be booking again with my family next year.
@suzannap424446 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #1
We reserved at 001, Koka( Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric )Part of Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)Our party of 45 people had plenty of space between us and other campers. We had plenty of bear boxes and even a shed to load our ice chests in at night for safety. The rocks that lined our campsite made a great place for our kids to explore while giving us peace of mind. We brought our own grills but there is a huge grill there and a dish washing station. While the bathrooms are vaulted there was never a smell or any issues. The camp host STEVE was amazing and accommodating. He let us have our space after he came over to welcome us and answer all questions we had! This place was lovely and healing for our family who had not been together since a loss of a family member. We all came back refreshed and as the one who plans these yearly trips i have never received so much positive feedback.We had no bees, no flies and no bugs!!literally everyone got lost finding this site. If you follow the signs and drive further than you think the site should be you will find it. I promise.
@AmberW7269041 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #2
Great group campsite!! Fresh water at the site. Counter top height tables made food prep pleasant. Plenty of picnic table space. Bathrooms just for your site. It was a great experience and the camp host, Steve, was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
@huelonUC77A213 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #2
Steve the host was above kind courteous and professional went above and beyond to get the camp open for 125 campers what a stand up guy deserves a HUGE raise can't say enough about him and Mike great job fellas
@RichardZ485077 · Camped on Aug 26, 2022 at Campsite #1
Awesome group campground. Great host. Be sure to walk out to the granite overlook of the lake.
@JimmyI137 · Camped on Aug 12, 2021 at Campsite #4
I absolutely love this campground for group camping and it’s priced reasonably!
@JimmyI2994535 · Camped on Aug 12, 2021 at Campsite #4
I absolutely love this campground for group camping and it’s priced reasonably!

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