Our first camping trip and I gotta say, it was pretty sweet to be right on the lake with our…read moreprivate entrance! Zero issues with geese (we had read that in other reviews) ... would be nice if the ground were flat ... but overall, it's a great lil spot! The diner staff ... 10 outta 10 ... great group of people!

Great beaches and nicely tucked away. Great campgrounds. I will go again for sure. Getting ready to…read morego to the lake today, The lake is beautiful.

The Eldorado National Forest consist of nearly 600,000 acres with lakes, streams, and rivers;…read moremeadows and mountains; and campsites and picnic areas. There are over 400 hiking trails that pass through various terrains ranging in technical difficulty. The terrain ranges from meadow, oak foothills, to the 10,000 foot Sierra Nevada. Some hiking trails require reservations for day use permits. There are also campgrounds. Some areas, such as the areas affected by the recent fires, are off limits. For up to date information, It is advised to check out the fs.usda.gov website. The area is beautiful. Gorgeous alpine backcountry. Old growth forest. Pristine streams. There are access roads that will drive into the area. But most of the access roads are ruff, not paved, and could be hard to maneuver without a SUV.

Where do I start?! I absolutely love hiking here. It's a long drive for us, but it is so worth it!…read moreIf you love Yosemite, then you will love it here as well. We hiked Horsetail Falls Trail, and I can't even explain how magnificent this place is. It is a 4 mile hike surrounded by mini waterfalls and rock formation throughout the hike. Your reward is getting underneath the main waterfall at the top of the hike. You will do a lot of rock climbing the further you hike, and it gets really steep. There are absolutely breathtaking views at the top. I love it! I recommend this hike to everyone. My tip for this hike is to bring lots of water because you will need it. Come early to snag a parking spot because it fills up fast and there is a $10 fee for parking. ENJOY!

Not gonna lie- I was hesitant after reading the bad reviews on this campsite but I took a chance…read moreand I was glad to be proven wrong. Camp host didn't interact with us, just did his job and verified that we paid for our campsite. The campsite was very nice and clean, we were at a perfect distance to walk with our kayaks to the lake. The only bad thing were the bathrooms...they are SMELLY. There's definitely better bathrooms out there but these will do lol. Definitely coming back!!

I camp here with my family and our 2 dogs for 3 nights. There are bathrooms. Great clean spaces for…read moreall your camping needs. Each cite has table and a bear box for your food. Be aware there are bears. We did see and hear bears close to our campground.Only at night so make sure you lock all your food. Everything even your coolers. Beautiful lake just a few minutes walk from the campgrounds.

The raft guides Gabriel and Bryce were amazing. We felt so blessed to have these guys with so much…read moreexperience. We went on south and middle fork. The food was super delicious and our cabin tent was so comfortable with a river view.

I chose this rafting company because they had 5 star reviews and their website was so flawless and…read morenot confusing in the slightest. Other companies tend to overthink it, but this one was just right. As for the rafting trip, I just want to give Gravy Train (our instructor) a HUGE shoutout. He took very good care of our group, made us laugh so much, kept us in line to ensure our safety, and made our experience an unforgettable one. I highly recommend this trip for the summer. We did the 5 hour trip with lunch and it was excellent. Lunch was perfect. The water felt amazing. It was a perfect day. A big thanks to the staff and especially to Gravy train!

After heavy winter, it's really nice to have the sun shining. They have a nice little viewing area…read morewith benches next to the launch. So you can sit and relax. I do not know what the launch fees are, if there are any. But it's quite nice. We came here after a nice time up at Sugar bowl. They had an encore weekend and it is about 4 miles past this lake.

I did not interact with anyone that could always change the stars. Although, as far as the…read morefacility, it was clean, there was someone there, and they had restrooms. In plenty of parking for both boats, trailers and vehicles.

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My daughter and I stayed for two nights in a teepee, and we felt quite safe--especially comforting…read morefor two women traveling together. Greg, the camp manager, was very considerate and responsive, quickly taking care of anything we needed. The bathrooms were very clean, and the beds came with mats and fitted sheets. We brought our own blankets, but it still felt cold at night--next time, I'll definitely bring sleeping bags. There's a beautiful hike nearby, and our teepee was just a short walk from the river, which made the experience even more special. The lounge area was a fun bonus, filled with games and a ping-pong table--we had a great time playing table tennis together. Overall, it was a peaceful and relaxing stay. The staff were kind, caring, and polite. I absolutely recommend this place.

Some friends and myself just spent the last two days hiking into the desolation wilderness part of…read morethe Sierra Nevada mountain range, near Lake Tahoe, Ca. Up Wright's Lake road you go until you've reached a top-of-the-world mountain spot called Wright's Lake. There are some hiking trails that extend you further into the nearby mountains, placing you at various lakes beneath these craggy skyscrapers, just west of Pyramid peak. We spent a night at Hemlock Lake, a beautiful little destination spot in this area for hiking and overnight camping. I hurrah this pristine little lake for variety of excellencies: first, the fishing was bountiful, and a respectful fisherperson will find themselves a tasty dinner amongst the wildlife jumping at the water's surface. Second, there is a half-rushing waterfall that cascades from higher-up snowmelt, feeding down into the lake. A short jaunt and slopey climb will catch you some of the prettiest vista-views this side of the Sierras has to offer. Surrounding both the waterfall and lake are gorgeous Jeffrey sugarpines. Put your face close to its rutty bark, and you will want to lick the delicious smell of these trees (especially for a hungry hiker). All this, but don't count on any time to sit and meditate. Half of the exercise I got out of this trip was from slapping and dancing around the mosquitos that inhabit the lush little 8500-foot lake. I won't complain, since it's not my place to judge nature, but I do largely suggest that you bring with you some sort of repellant. We used garlic cloves, which worked surprisingly well. But if nature's comfort is what you're looking for, mosquitos are only a necessary part of this package. I say, take the trip. Even if you don't like the remarkable hike or lake, there's enough camping spots and high-mountain lakes in this area to keep you and your family/friends packing here for for years to come!

What a disappointment hearing that you can no longer stay at an RV site on weekends unless your…read morewater rafting. We have stayed every year for a week or longer and no longer can. We have never see everyone in an RV river rafting. The bar was a great addition but, now will have to stay at another camp ground in Coloma because of this decision. The girl on the reservation number didn't seem to care much. Sad decision.

Beautiful location along the American River however management was not present during my four day…read morestay here. Restrooms not cleaned the entire time we were here... Sink clogged in women's restroom; urinal overflowing in men's restroom. Office and camp store not open for business Even though I sign on the door said they would be open at 2:30 PM. I would not stay here again.