Cruises & boats
South Fork Group
California · Nearby: west of the crest (CA)
South Fork Group is in Pollock Pines, CA, listed on Recreation.gov.
7887 HIGHWAY 50
22.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe15.9 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — South Fork Group. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Pets
- Not listed — check with campground
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 22.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 15.9 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Water
- Not listed — check with campground
- Price
- Not listed — check with campground
Why stay here?
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
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Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Up to 125 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookupsGroup site
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Group Standard Area Nonelectric”.
$100/night
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 group standard area nonelectric | – | – | $100 |
✓ 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
South Fork Group: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at South Fork Group?
- No RV sites listed (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at South Fork Group?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Grant N ★ 3 · Jun 2025When we arrived at our scheduled check in time, the gate was open. Fortunately, no squatters had set up camp. Additionally, the bolt that is intended to secure the gate closed and the boomerang-shaped piece of 1/4 inch steel plate that the two padlocks are to be hung from were poorly machined, making properly securing the gate difficult.
Laura D ★ 1 · Jun 2022The campground is in good condition with a surprising amount of amenities, and the surrounding area is pretty. However, when reserving it, please note that the only thing on the website that shows you where it actually is is the driving directions. The map, longitude and latitude coordinates, and Google Maps (if you decide to cross reference), will all tell you that this campground is next to the Pacific Ranger Station, when in reality it is 25 miles NE by the Gerle Reservoir. We only found this out the day of our reservation, when we called the forest to ask for the combination to the lock on the campground. Speaking of which, the combination was not included in the reservation emails, and the combination we received from the person on the phone (who had to make their best guess) did not open the gate, so we had to park along the road and walk in around the gate. The road to the campground is also poorly marked, with no signage indicating its location until you arrive at the gate, and due to the layout of Wentworth Springs Road, it is very easy to turn off early and get lost. Thankfully, we were there for a night program, not actual camping, so we were able to leave around 10 PM, but if you do end up staying the night, I would recommend contacting the Forest early and trying to get these issues worked out so that you can safely get in and out, especially in case of an emergency.
Location
7887 HIGHWAY 50
22.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
15.9 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
About
South Fork Group sits high in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area of Eldorado National Forest at about 5,200 feet, placed between Union Valley Reservoir and Loon Lake and a short drive from Gerle Creek Reservoir. The South Fork of the Rubicon River runs within easy walking distance of the camp, so anglers and swimmers will find ready access to fishing holes, swimming spots and other low-key water activities on the river, while non-motorized boating and quiet swimming are an option at Gerle Creek about five miles to the north. Though remote and forested rather than developed, the site's setting l…
Nearby activities
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At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing No RV sites listed
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 1 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 1 gravel site driveways
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (1 report)
- Shade
- Listing 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 22.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 15.9 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Hookups & power · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 15.9 mi
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