Airport Flat Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,377 ft
Elevation

Location: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 then 24 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), and 3 miles north on Forest Road 33. Sites are arranged into pods to accommodate groups of 15 – 25 people.

Airport Flat Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.

The facts

  • Season: June – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

38.98526, -120.38039 · 38°59'6.9"N 120°22'49.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in7.16.56.33.42.20.80.30.40.72.43.97.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Airport Flat Campground

Can you reserve a site at Airport Flat Campground?
No. Airport Flat Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • No fee.

Restrictions:

  • There is no piped water at the campground. Water from the creek is available but should be boiled before using. Water quality testing is not performed on open water sources.
  • Please keep family pets on a leash at all times.
  • All food must be stored in the Bear Boxes.
  • Use only dead and down wood for your campfires.
  • Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving.
  • Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions.
  • Please limit OHV use within the campground to entering and exiting for access to local trails. Any person operating an ATV on public lands must wear a proper safety helmet. (CVC 38505). No operator of an ATV shall carry a passenger when operating on public lands. (CVC 38506).
  • No person shall operate, transport, or leave standing any off-highway vehicle without proper Green Sticker registration. (CVC 38020).

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Airport Flat Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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