Sunset Union Valley Reservoir Campground Eldorado National Forest California
Sunset Union Valley Reservoir Overview
Sunset Campground (Union Valley Reservoir) has 131 campsites and is located next to the reservoir in the El Dorado National Forest. Single, double and triple capacity sites are available.bAptly named, the campground is a fantastic destination for colorful sunset views over the lake.
Three campsites (24, 26 and 100) are RV only, 30 tent-only sites and the others can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate.
Campground amenities include drinking water, showers and vault toilets. There’s also a boat ramp, picnic areas, swimming beach and a dump station. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host.
Sunset Union Valley Reservoir – Area Recreation
The main attraction is the beautiful reservoir which offers a variety of water recreation including boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming and sailing. Visitors can also enjoy mountain biking or hiking through the towering cedar and Ponderosa pines of Eldorado National Forest. Eldorado includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush can be found all around the region.
Wench Creek campground is also located next to Union Valley Reservoir.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Cafe
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
- Showers
Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Sailing
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
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4, 10, 19, 20, 21, 48, 50, 51, 53, 55, 68, 69, 70, 72, 83, 84, 86, 88, 90, 94, 95, 97, 98, 117, 120, 123
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
131 (30 tent only)
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
5,000
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I would like to know where you got the map of the Sunset-Union Valley campground that you have posted on your site? How old is it? It shows different numbers than the campground had last year and now I’m confused.
Hi Juls,
Thanks for pointing that out. We had a dated campground map. I just uploaded the current Sunset Union Valley Reservoir campground map (from US Forest Service) and you can click on the ‘Campground Map’ button to view it. It is also below. Thanks again!
Thank you!!
You’re welcome and thanks again for the heads up!
What is the difference between the RV sites and the general sites? None have water or power, so aren’t they all the same with overall length being the only difference?
Hi Sherrie,
Good question! There are three RV only campsites (24, 26 and 100), 30 tent-only sites and the others can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. “Standard” sites include the tent only and other sites (for tents, trailers and RVs). As you pointed out, none have hookups. Hope this answers your question.