Carson Pass Campgrounds
Campground areas listed from west to east.
Indian Grinding Rock State Park Camping
Indian Grinding Rock Campground, Environmental Group Campground
Cosumnes River Camping
PiPi Campground, Middle Fork Cosumnes Campground
Bear River Reservoir Camping
South Shore Campground, Pardoes Point Campground, Sugar Pine Point Campground, Bear River Group Campground
Silver Lake Camping
Silver Lake Campground, Silver Lake West Campground, Plasse's Resort & Campground
Caples Lake Area Camping
Caples Lake Campground, Kirkwood Campground, Woods Lake Campground
Hope Valley Camping
Hope Valley Campground, Kit Carson Campground, Crystal Springs Campground, Wylder Hope Valley Campground
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Blue Lakes Camping
Lower Blue Lake Campground, Middle Creek Campground, Upper Blue Lake Damsite Campground, Upper Blue Lake Campground
For information about which campgrounds are currently open, see Current Conditions
Carson Pass Camping Areas
Indian Grinding Rock State Park Camping
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park has family campsites along with a group environmental campground. The campgrounds are within easy walking distance of all the attractions in the park. Within a short driving distance is Black Chasm Cavern and the historic town of Volcano.
Cosumnes River Camping
Cosumnes River campgrounds are popular with families that enjoy spending summer days along the river, with anglers, and with OHV enthusiasts who can take off onto the nearby dirt roads. Their lower elevation means the Cosumnes River campgrounds enjoy a longer season than their higher elevation cousins.
Bear River Reservoir Camping
Lower Bear River Reservoir has several great campgrounds along the side of the lake and even a rare group campground. Activities at the lake include waterskiing and fishing, swimming and boating, hiking and OHV exploring.
Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a popular summer destination with a variety of attractions. The lake is big enough for waterskiing and wakeboarding, but is most popular with fishermen and kayakers. Several great day hikes begin at the lake, including the new trail to the summit of Thunder Mountain.
Caples Lake Camping
Beautiful Caples Lake is one of the best fishing destinations along Highway 88. Conveniently located, it makes a great base camp from which to explore all the wonders of Caron Pass. Take a day hike to Emigrant Lake or drive up to Woods Lake for a picnic. Set out on mountain bikes for the top of Little Round Top or pop over to Kirkwood Meadows for some zip lines and rock climbing.
Hope Valley Camping
Hope Valley is one of those special places in the Sierra that draws artists and photographers, fly fishermen and bird watchers. The Hope Valley Campground is located right on the side of the West Walker River. Nearby down the canyon are several other campgrounds.
Blue Lakes Camping
Blue Lakes are off the beaten path, but those who have been there know they make a wonderful camping spot. Campgrounds are all close to the lakes. Small boats can be launched for fishing. Hikers have a dozen nearby lakes to explore. Mountain bikers and horseback riders can spend days discovering all the secrets of nearby Indian Valley.
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