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Pardoes Point Campground

11 mi northwest of Bear Valley, CA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May–Octbest months

About Pardoes Point Campground

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest. - [Pardoes Point Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018851.pdf) - [Picnicking](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018840.pdf) - [Fees and Passes](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018842.pdf) - [Non-motorized Trails](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018779.pdf)

  • Fees: $28/single $56/double $5/extra vehicle fee
  • Season: June – October
  • Managed by: Eldorado National Forest, FS
  • Where: 11 mi northwest of Bear Valley, CA · 38.53599, -120.23821

Things to do:

FishingBoating & paddlingSwimming

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

50°
32°Jan
50°
32°Feb
54°
33°Mar
58°
36°Apr
66°
42°May
76°
50°Jun
84°
58°Jul
84°
57°Aug
78°
51°Sep
67°
43°Oct
55°
36°Nov
48°
31°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.

See Pardoes Point Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Tanglefoot CanyonATV road0.2 mi2.4 mi
Contemporary BearATV road0.7 mi0.1 mi
Salt Springs ReservoirHiking2.7 mi5.0 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 21.4 mi
Propane: 21.8 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.