Sunset Union Valley Reservoir Campground Eldorado National Forest California

Sunset Union Valley Reservoir Overview

Sunset Union Valley Reservoir Campground has 131 single-family campsites and is located next to Union Valley Reservoir in the El Dorado National Forest. Aptly named, the campground is a fantastic destination for colorful sunset views over the lake. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. There are 30 tent-only campsites. 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