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Red Fir

Red FirPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
1
sites
May–Oct
best months

Is Red Fir open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Eldorado National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Eldorado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for tent and group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,376 ft
  • Pacific Ranger DistrictEldorado National Forest

Situated on the north side of the Loon Lake Reservoir, Red Fir Group Campground offers a primitive group camping experience in the lush Eldorado National Forest.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Red Fir

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Swiss Lakewood Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 10 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Red Fir

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 22°

    2. Feb

      38° / 22°

    3. Mar

      43° / 25°

    4. Apr

      49° / 27°

    5. May

      58° / 34°

    6. Jun

      69° / 40°

    7. Jul

      77° / 46°

    8. Aug

      76° / 46°

    9. Sep

      69° / 41°

    10. Oct

      58° / 34°

    11. Nov

      44° / 27°

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tahoma, CA, 10.6 mi away at 6,315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

      Eldorado National Forest · Order dated September 22, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

Red Fir

1 site for tent and group camping

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