Kirkwood Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,663 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: Late June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

38.70707, -120.08719 · 38°42'25.5"N 120°5'13.9"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in7.07.26.63.52.40.60.30.40.72.74.56.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 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 Kirkwood Campground

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $28/single $56/double $10/day use

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Kirkwood Campground

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

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