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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.
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).
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