China Flat Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,787 ft
Elevation

Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.

The facts

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

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

38.75503, -120.26799 · 38°45'18.1"N 120°16'4.8"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
Precip in10.48.88.34.73.01.10.30.30.83.87.010.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.1 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 China Flat Campground

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

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China Flat Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by China Flat Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $28/single $56/double

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near China Flat Campground

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

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