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Bear River Group Campground Eldorado National Forest California

Bear River Group Overview

Bear River Group Campground Junco View

Bear River Group Campground has 4 separate group campsites and is near (less than a mile) Lower Bear River Reservoir in El Dorado National Forest.  The drive to the water is about a mile.

All group campsites are walk-to tent sites ranging from about 100 to 200 feet from the parking area.

  • Kokanee (up to 50 people)
  • Junco (up to 25 people)
  • Chipmunk (up to 25 people)
  • Smokey (up to 25 people).

Each group site has tables, a group cooking area, fire rings/grills and bear boxes. The campground also has drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. Bear River Lake Resort is also nearby (2 miles) and has a store, restaurant, boat launch, boat rentals, dump station and showers.

Other campgrounds in the area include Pardoes Point, South Shore and Sugar Pine Point. You might also like Middle Fork Cosumnes Campground.

Bear River Group – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating (no motors), fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The Pardoe Trail is a short distance from the reservoir, which borders the Mokelumne Wilderness. The trail runs up the top of Squaw Ridge to an elevation of over 9,000 feet, providing excellent views of the surrounding area.

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Amenities
  • BBQ Grills
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - None
  • Drinking Water
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Group Camping
  • Overflow Parking
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating (non motorized)
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Reservoir
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
South Bear River Road
Pioneer, California 95666
209-295-4360
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Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Group
  • Tent
  • Walk-To
# of Campsites:

4

Season:

Mid June – Early October

Elevation:

5,900

Bear River Group Photos

Bear River Group Campground Sign
Bear River Group Campground Map
Bear River Group Campground Reservoir View
Bear River Group Campground Reservoir Scenic
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Sign
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Firepit
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Food Prep Area
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Dish Cleaning Station
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Food Storage Lockers
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Vault Toilets and Water Spigot
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Tent Camping Area 1
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Tent Camping Area 2
Bear River Group Campground Chipmunk Tent Camping Area 3
Bear River Group Campground Junco Sign
Bear River Group Campground Junco View
Bear River Group Campground Junco Fire Pit
Bear River Group Campground Junco Food Prep Area
Bear River Group Campground Junco Dish Cleaning Station
Bear River Group Campground Junco Tables and Food Lockers
Bear River Group Campground Junco Vault Toilets
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Sign
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Community Area
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Fire Ring
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Food Lockers
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Vault Toilets
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Tent Camping Area 1
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Tent Camping Area 2
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Tent Camping Area 3
Bear River Group Campground Kokanee Parking
Bear River Group Campground Smokey Sign
Bear River Group Campground Smokey Fire Pit
Bear River Group Campground Smokey View 1
Bear River Group Campground Smokey Food Prep Area
Bear River Group Campground Smokey Tent Camping Area
Bear River Group Campground Smokey Vault Toilet and Dish Cleaning Station
Bear River Group Campground Smokey View 2
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