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Pipi Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Pipi Campground is located in the Amador Ranger District, Eldorado National Forest (1 hr 29 min east of El Dorado Hills, CA) with an elevation of 4,271 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites including 26 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. 22 sites can accommodate RVs between 25 and 35 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $24.00 to $72.00. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, restroom. Activities include ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails.
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Pipi

89 reviews
Total sites: 48
Available Today: 28 FF*
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Booking Window: 6 months

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@StacyC2929107 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #20
We had the best time as always! Even when we had a bear come into our campsite. The park host was on it and made us feel secure. We will be back as soon as possible! We love PiPi.
@GeorgeT3519919 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #41
Pipi is one of the most peaceful places in the country! My wife and I have been coming here at least three-four times a year for probably six years. It is our favorite place. And Mike, the camp host, is an absolute gem! His love for this park is palpable and personal. I have never experienced a host as dedicated as him. Thanx, Mike!
@AbbyJB843842BF · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #7
Great campground! We had site 007 and it was incredible! Very private, there was a tiny path from the car to the site that meant we were more secluded than most other sites and we had a great deal of space.
@RyanP8052228 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #39
Campsite was very well kept and loved hanging out by the river. Very cool place and would definitely return. Beware of the many potholes on the road coming down to the campground.
@VincentA342492 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #16
Just love the place.
@PaulaZA49F0879 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #50
We have been going to Pipi for years now. It is by far our favorite campground in the area. The location on the river and the small amount of camp sites make it ideal. We have stayed in a variety of sites and theres not a bad one. Our favorite has been site 50 (its tough to reserve though). Its right on the river with no foot traffic in front of it and no hauling your things down to the river. Mike, the camp host is so accommodating and does a great job of keeping everything clean and enjoyable. Thankfully, the state just repaired all of the potholes on the roads going toward the campground. In past years its been painful to navigate especially pulling a trailer.
@AshleyADD16595 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #21
Really enjoyed this campground. It is close to the river and were able to hear the water running from our site. We were site 21 and it was perfect. Clean, quiet (we were there Monday-Wednesday). The place is beautiful. Bathrooms were kept clean. The trash was full when we got there and even fuller when we left, so the wildlife had gotten to it. But nothing crazy. The last few miles driving down to the grounds are filled with a lot of potholes. So be prepared to take it slow.
@MarkZ1AFF9BAEC · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #51
Beautiful place.
@JeffreyG774093 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #14
great location. beautiful river
@ShaneB1070128 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #42
Overall had a great time. The road down to the campground was a little rough but other than that, it was great. There does need to be a little better process for campers who come down the day of and try to find a spot. Watched a few campers gone in with people in their sites.
@joannaoECA7053 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #32
Clean restrooms, nice sites!
@TalmageB46F972 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #49
Clean and quiet during the week. The road down to the campground has many large potholes.
@VirginiaM64D26 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #41
Well, you really have to love PiPi Campground (as we do) to endure the 7-mile, pot-holed, logging road down to the campground. This road hasn't been improved in several years, is any.The campground is also full of potholes, and Mike the host tries to maintain it and the walking trail the best he can. Also, the mosquitoes here in early June are abundant. The river is beautiful.PiPi needs a major facelift, including most of the campsites. I would hate to see it close one summer for a major maintenance project, but it would be well worth it.
@NathanielCB3D8 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #42
This campground is wonderful for its access to the river. The campsite we had this year (42), was well maintained and clean with ample spots for tents (we had 4 this year). The one issue we had this year was that the bathrooms were not as clean as previous years. This was our third year visiting and we enjoyed our time overall.
@IracemaR4E8203 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #38
It was beautiful
@CeceliaHBB3E99 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #49
PiPi has always been a beautiful place to visit. This year it was very unpleasant, in the past our campsite had been cleaned from prior campers, such as the BBQ pits cleaned out as well as the fire rings, this year nothing , we had to clear out the trash even on the ground. The worst part of it was the bathrooms did not get tended to till the 3rd day that we were there. These are vaulted , and I get it, however no toiletries were provided till the weekend or washed down at all. They finally were tended on Friday PM. Now for the trash bins, upon arriving to PiPi , we seen the huge bins over loaded with trash, NO room to put anything on the bins , this was midweek, that meant that we had to keep our trash at our sites till the huge bins got emptied, then when they take them on Friday they didnt get returned till Saturday. PiPi was unrecognizable to me this year, because it was so unkept.
@JoanneRDA4ACC2 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #45
Love it, the camp host was nice as well. Water is perfect for the mid July heat. site 45 is super spacious and close to water. can fit more than 2 cars and lots of tents
@JohnL4419148 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #17
First off I have been coming here for the past 15 years and this place never fails to me me happy. There are beautiful places to hike, fish, swim and jump off of rocks. There was a time that people were not picking up garbage. I think this was during covid. This year we had an amazing camphost, Lizzy. She helped address any concerns that we had. I was very surprised by how awesome she was as most camphost that we have had in the past did not really interact with the guests there. Put your cellphones on airplane mode. There is no service there. Perfect way to disconnect.
@EricN5725814 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #21
Beautiful, clean campground along a pristine river. Camp host was nice.
@SandraK5565002 · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #41
Pipi is amazing!! We love you Pipi Valley! Thanks for another great family vacation
@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #41
The campground was clean and quiet. The toilets were incredibly clean for pit toilets. The campground hosts were out and about doing their jobs.
@SammyB40317894 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #17
My wife and I stay every year, Mike the camp host is awesome. Its very relaxing and peaceful.
@StevenW5993867 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #31
The campground was great, but visitors need to be prepared for the access route. The road down from the highway is in pretty rough shape, and one side is closed (August 2023) due to a bridge out / landslide issue. Once in the campground, it's tight - make sure you're headed the right direction if you are towing. Otherwise, it was great spot. Trees are thick, water is cold, and we had a great time.
@MaddieLAC3B6F2 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #27
Absolutely loved camping here (weekend 8/4-8/6). Mosquitos were moderate so would recommend bringing mosquito nets and/or bugspray.
@SteveB4787856 · Camped on Jul 31, 2023 at Campsite #30
Great location but the road in is full of potholes and campground facilities need a little TLC.

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