West Point Campground
Campground · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- up to 30
- People per site
- 4,909 ft
- Elevation
Overview
West Point Campground is located on the northwest shore of Union Valley reservoir off of North Union Valley Road. There are 22 sites ranging from sinlge to triple in capacity. There is a boat ramp with access to the reservior.
The campground and boat ramp are at 4,875 feet in elevation.
Recreation
- Boating
- Fishing
- Biking
- Swimming
- Hiking
Facilities
- 22 sites
- Boat ramp
- Day use area
Nearby Attractions
The Desolation Wilderness is nearby offering overnight pack trips or day hikes to see the beauty of the Seirras.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.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).
The facts
- Season: June – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 21 bookable sites
- 23 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: West
Site types
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Walk To
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, shade.
23 campsites at West Point Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | — | Management | Parallel | Paved | — | 30 | 🐾 |
| 1- Host Site | West | Management | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 11 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 12 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 15 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 16 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 17 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 18 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | West | Walk To | — | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 21 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 22 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 18 | 🐾 |
| 3 | West | Walk To | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | West | Walk To | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 5 | West | Walk To | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 7 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | West | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
- Access is via Highway 50, 23 miles east of Placerville, California, then
- 7 miles north on Ice House Road,
- turn left onto Peavine Ridge Road for 3 miles,
- make a right turn on Bryant Springs Road, go 5 miles north across the dam and just past the boat ramp to the right
38.87095, -120.44178 · 38°52'15.4"N 120°26'30.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 50 | 56 | 63 | 72 | 82 | 90 | 89 | 83 | 66 | 51 | 43 |
| Low °F | 32 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 42 | 47 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 41 | 35 | 31 |
| Precip in | 9.6 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 5.3 | 9.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about West Point Campground
- Can you reserve a site at West Point Campground?
- Yes, West Point Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does West Point Campground have?
- 23 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at West Point Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at West Point Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at West Point Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at West Point Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
West Point Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by West Point Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $25/single site $10/day use and boatramp parking.
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Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-02.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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