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King Madrone

California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)

King Madrone is in Placerville, CA, listed on Hipcamp. It has tent sites.

No reviews listedBook on Hipcamp
Placerville, CA
44.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorPrivate — Hipcamp
BookingOnline via Hipcamp (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Hipcamp — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Key facts

Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
44.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Water
Drinking water listed Listing
Price
Lowest listed rate $40/night (live price once you pick dates) Listing
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  • Clothes Washer
  • Drinking Water
  • Hot Tub
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower

Why stay here?

  • Showers on site (per listing).

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Site & accommodation options

Live from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

King Madrone Pear Orchard & Ponds 2
Available for all 1 night

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$40/night
≈ $40 est. total
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King Madrone Pear Orchard & Ponds 3
Available for all 1 night

Your dates will carry over. Choose “King Madrone Pear Orchard & Ponds 3” on Hipcamp.

$40/night
≈ $40 est. total
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Orchard
Available for all 1 night

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$40/night
≈ $40 est. total
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Lowest open: King Madrone Pear Orchard & Ponds 2
Available for your dates · 3 sites
$40/night
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Live from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7.

SiteSa
7
Price
King Madrone Pear Orchard & Ponds 2✓$40
King Madrone Pear Orchard & Ponds 3✓$40
Orchard✓$40

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

King Madrone: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at King Madrone?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at King Madrone?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at King Madrone?
Allowed (per the listing)

Location

44.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
no

About

Learn more about this land: Tent sites are next to the pear orchard. Choose any site. There is no need to meet with the host when you arrive. Follow the red arrows. Do not proceed the home located at 1071 Fruitridge. Look for the Hipcamp sign and red arrow markers and turn left into the orchard lane. Check in is 4pm. You need to check in by 7pm during the summer. Or pay the Flex fee. Use google maps and locate 1071 Fruitridge Rd in Placerville, CA. When you get to 1071, which is a house on the right side of the paved driveway, look for our Hipcamp sign in red, turn hard right into the orch…

Amenities

Clothes WasherDrinking WaterHot TubPets AllowedPicnic TableShowerToiletTrash Cans

Nearby activities

FishingHikingWildlife Watching
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $40/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 44.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
Available for your dates · 3 sitesSites from $40/night

≈ $40 est. for 1 night on Hipcamp (lowest matching nightly rate × nights) · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Hipcamp. Nov 7 – Nov 8

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RV rentals for this stay

This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.

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Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 5 (11)
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
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Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
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Where King Madrone fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Emerald Bay State Park (36.6 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (37.7 mi) · Meeks Bay Resort (38.5 mi)

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  • Closest similar private stayFinnon Lake Recreation Area2.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesB4 - Lake View: from $40/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground23.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeSly Guard Cabin9.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closest160 Acres amidst National Forest5.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

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