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South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)

South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
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Is South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA) open right now?

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The Forest Service lists 2 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 group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,176 ft
  • Near Pollock PinesPacific Ranger District · Eldorado National Forest

South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, nestled in the vast expanse of the Eldorado National Forest. The remote location affords visitors a true outdoor camping experience.

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    South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Swiss Lakewood Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 16 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)

    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, 16.6 mi away at 6,315 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. 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 → lifted Nov 2, 2026 · Forest Service

South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)

1 site for group and tent and RV camping

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