Carson Pass Resorts and Lodges

Gold Country Campground Resort - Pine Grove

Gold Country Campground Resort in Pine Grove has attractions such as a heated swimming pool, mini-golf, a spray park, an activity and arcade room, and a playground. They offer tent camping sites and RV sites with full hook-ups, cabins, vacation cottages, and motel rooms.

13026 Tabeaud Road, Pine Grove, CA
(209) 296-4650   Gold Country Campground Resort

Resort Amenities

• Seasonal convenience store, laundry facilities, restrooms and private hot showers
• Heated swimming pool, a spray park with 8 different water elements
• Miniature golf, playground, video arcade and activity room for pool, ping pong, and other games.

Accommodations

Rates vary depending on the day of the week and the season. Weekly rates available.
Rental Cabins: Sleep 4, private deck, full kitchen, private bath, cable TV, WiFi.
Rates: $$
Vacation Cottages: Sleep 6, private deck, full kitchen, private bath, Cable TV, WiFi.
Rates: $$
Lodge Rooms: Sleep 2-4, private bath, cable TV, WiFi, mini-fridge, microwave.
Rates: $ - $$
RV Sites: RVs up to 40 feet, full hook-ups, 30-amp or $5 extra for 50-amp, cable TV and WiFi, picnic table, standard sites for up to 6 people, deluxe sites up to 8.
Rates: $ - $$
Tent Sites: picnic table, fire ring - maximum 5 people and 2 tents per site.
Rates: $

Bear River Lake Resort

Bear River Lake Resort, on the shore of Lower Bear River Reservoir, offers camping and cabins, water skiing and fishing, hiking and various outdoor sports. At an elevation of 5,800 feet, Lower Bear River Reservoir is often open before any of the other large lakes higher on the pass.

40800 Highway 88, Pioneer, CA
(209) 295-4868   Bear River Lake Resort

Resort Amenities

• Restaurant and bar, store, beach
• Campground and cabin rentals, dump station, showers, laundromat, playground
• Marina with boat rentals, launch ramp, gas, and berthing.
  • Fishing boats with motors
  • Canoes
  • Paddle boats
  • Single kayaks and Double kayaks

Day Use: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, boat launch fee $10, use of beach and picnic area $5

Accommodations

Campgrounds
All campsites include power, water, picnic tables, fire fits, flush toilet bathrooms, showers.
Rates for 1 vehicle and 4 people: $ - $$, extra-large site (weekly and monthly rates available).
Cabins
Sleep 4, bedroom and living room, linens and blankets provided, full baths, kitchens.
Rates: $$ - weekly rates available

Plasse's Resort - Silver Lake

Plasse's Resort was originally the home of French immigrant Ramon Pierre Plasse who settled there along the Carson River Emigrant Trail in 1853. Today Plasse's is a popular camping and RV resort near the southern end of Silver Lake. It includes the Thunder Mountain Restaurant, a general store, sports areas, and canoe and kayak rentals. Open early June to mid-September.

30001 Plasse Road, Silver Lake, CA
(209) 258-8814
Plasse's Resort

Lodge Amenities

• Thunder Mountain Restaurant and Bar open for dinner on Fridays, and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.
• General Store, Propane Station, Dump Station, Laundry, Shower
• Horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, playground, arcade
• launch Ramp ($10), Boat Storage ($10 per day)
• Canoe and kayak rentals
  • Canoes
  • Single Kayaks
  • Double Kayaks
  • Stand-Up Paddleboard

Camping

Sites include water hook-up, table and fire ring.
Tent Sites: $
RV Sites (33' or less): $
Larger RV Sites: $$
Horse Camping Sites M1-M10: 1-2 horses and 1 RV - $
Horse Camping Sites M11-M22: 1-4 horses and 1 RV - $$

Kit Carson Lodge - Silver Lake

Kit Carson Lodge has been a favorite destination at Silver Lake for over 80 years. Established in 1926 the lodge includes 19 cottages and 8 hotel rooms within its scenic 12 acres along the shore. Also available at the lodge are a restaurant, boat rentals, a swimming beach, and art gallery.

32161 Kit Carson Road, Kit Carson, CA
(209) 258-8500
Kit Carson Lodge

• Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (early June through October), Full menu with an extensive wine list featuring the local wineries of Amador and Eldorado counties.
• Store and Post Office, Campfire Area, Dock, Swimming Beach
• Boat Rentals: motorboats, canoes, and kayaks between 8:30 AM and dusk
  • Motorboats
  • Canoes and single Kayaks
  • Paddle boats
• Workshops: Watercolor, Monotype Print Making, Writing/Publishing, Landscape Painting

Housekeeping Cottages: Full kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, decks, BBQs, gas furnaces, bedding. Sleep 2 - 8 people.
Daily Rates: about $$ - $$$$ per night depending on cottage size and season (weekly rates available)
Rooms: Lakeside views, private bathrooms, decks overlooking lake. Sleep 1 - 3 people.
Daily Rates: about $$ - $$$ depending on room and season.

Outdoor Forest Wedding Venue

With views of Silver Lake and Thunder Mountain

Caples Lake Resort

Caples Lake Resort has spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains. They offer a main lodge, lodge rooms and housekeeping cabins, a marina with boat rentals, and access to great hiking and fishing. The resort is open from Memorial Day through October and then again from Christmas time until April.

1111 Highway 88, Caples Lake, CA
(209) 258-8888   Caples Lake Resort

Resort Amenities

• Store with snacks, basics, and fishing gear
• Green power - use of solar panels to limit generator time
• Marina, Launch Ramp, Boat Rentals
  • 12-14' Fishing Boats with 8 HP outboards
  • Canoes, Kayaks, and Paddleboards

For more information about boat rental rates and boating at Caples Lake, see
Carson Pass Boating.

Accommodations

Housekeeping Cabins: Full kitchens, baths, linens, outside deck and seating, picnic table, BBQ
Rates: $$ - $$$ per night, depending on size of cabin, day of week, and season.
B & B Lodge Rooms: Lake and mountain views, sleep 2, private bath, linens, coffee pot, small refrigerator, continental breakfast
Rates: $$ per night, depending on day of week and season.

Desolation Hotel - Hope Valley

Desolation Hotel - Hope Valley is a unique resort located in the beautiful Hope Valley on the eastern side of Carson Pass. The resort features a restaurant, sauna, refurbished housekeeping cottages, log cabins, and vacation home rentals. Guests enjoy a variety of outdoor activities depending on the season, from fishing and hiking to cross-country skiing and snow shoeing.

14255 Highway 88, Hope Valley, CA
(530) 694-2203   Desolation Hotel - Hope Valley

Resort Amenities

• Sorensen's Cafe open from breakfast, lunch and dinner
• General Store with art, books, gift cards, wines and gourmet food.
• Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Wildflower Walks

Accommodations

• Bungalows for 1 or 2, Cabins for up to 4, Cottages for up to 6, and Homestead for up to 8.
• Campground for RVs, vintage Trailer, Yurts