Red Fir

Eldorado National Forest, CA · ≈18.3 mi to South Lake Tahoe
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
18.3 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 30 people
  • Tent campers seeking outdoor activities
  • Boating, fishing, and swimming trips
  • Hikers and nature enthusiasts

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Travelers needing cell service
  • Those wanting utilities on-site

Connectivity

T-Mobile is your best shotWeak signal — expect spotty service · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon
AT&T
T-MobileLTE

What's here

1 Group Tent Only Area (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 30 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming Site
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: South Lake Tahoe, ~18.3 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

Overview Situated on the north side of the Loon Lake Reservoir, Red Fir Group Campground offers a primitive group camping experience in the lush Eldorado National Forest. Recreation The nearby lake provides fishing, swimming and boating, and the campground is just a short walk across the road to the water's edge. Visitors also enjoy off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding on the popular Rubicon Jeep trail. Hiking and wilderness backpacking are popular activities. Day permits are available at the nearby Loon Lake trailhead and overnight permits are available at the Eldorado Information Center. Facilities The campground offers tent-only campsites, accommodating a group of up to 25 guests. A group kitchen area is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is part of the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, situated at a 6,400-foot elevation and nestled in a forest of tall pine trees. Nearby Attractions The campground is not far from the Desolation Wilderness. Charges & Cancellations Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below). Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld. Refunds : Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground