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Ponderosa Cove Group Campground

10 mi north of Pollock Pines, CA · T-Mobile 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May–Jul & Sep–Octbest months

About Ponderosa Cove Group Campground

[**Group Camping Recreation Opportunity Guide**](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018841.pdf) (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.

  • Fees: $175/ group of 75 people. There are also fees for extra vehicle, pets, and wood is available for purchase from host. 5 vehicle spurs and a…
  • Season: June – September
  • Managed by: USFS - Eldorado National Forest
  • Where: 10 mi north of Pollock Pines, CA · 38.90653, -120.60263

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

Weather by month

50°
35°Jan
51°
34°Feb
55°
35°Mar
59°
38°Apr
68°
45°May
77°
53°Jun
85°
60°Jul
86°
59°Aug
80°
55°Sep
69°
47°Oct
56°
39°Nov
49°
34°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jul & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Ponderosa Cove Group Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Edson Burn InterpretiveHiking1.4 mi0.2 mi
LenardATV road1.6 mi1.2 mi
Roost CanyonATV road2.2 mi0.8 mi
BelixHorse2.8 mi6.6 mi

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

Good to know

Cell signal

T-Mobile 4G

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: 13.7 mi
Water fill-up: 23.4 mi
Propane: 10 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.