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Ice House

Eldorado National Forest, California

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As of September 2026, Ice House is a campground in Eldorado National Forest, California with 54 campsites. Ice House is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Ice House is located at 38.8233° N, 120.3589° W.

people allowed on 35 of 54 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 18

Ice House reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Campsites at Ice House

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Standard 51
RV 3

What an RV fits

25 ft1 site
40 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, photography, stargazing, water sports.

All sites at Ice House, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
030	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
031	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
032	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
033	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
034	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
035	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
036	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
037	Boulder Loop	RV	12	-
038	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
039	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
040	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
046	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
047	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
048	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
049	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
050	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
051	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
052	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
053	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
054	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
055	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
057	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
058	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
059	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
060	Boulder Loop	Standard	12	-
061	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
062	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
063	Boulder Loop	Standard	6	-
064	Boulder Loop	RV	12	-
002	Meadow Loop	RV	6	-
003	Meadow Loop	Standard	12	-
004	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
006	Meadow Loop	Standard	18	-
007	Meadow Loop	Standard	12	-
008	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
009	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
010	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
011	Meadow Loop	Standard	12	40 ft
012	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
013	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
014	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
015	Meadow Loop	Standard	12	-
016	Meadow Loop	Standard	12	-
017	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
019	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
020	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
021	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	25 ft
022	Meadow Loop	Standard	12	-
024	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
025	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
026	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
027	Meadow Loop	Standard	12	-
028	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-
029	Meadow Loop	Standard	6	-

About Ice House

Overview

Ice House Campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest on the shores of Ice House Reservoir. Just 12 miles from Riverton, CA, the campground offers hiking, biking, jet skiing and fishing.

Ponderosa pine is a pleasing part of the surrounding region. The trees fill the air with a vanilla aroma and it's the tallest known pine tree in the country. To date, the tallest Ponderosa measured was an impressive 268.35 feet tall.

Recreation

Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating on Ice House Reservoir. Rainbow, brown, and trout swim in these waters. A boat ramp is located on-site.

Hike or bike on the Ice House Mountain Bike Trail, which stretches for 3.1 miles along ridge tops and shaded northern slopes. The trail boasts views of the reservoir and the Crystal Range.

Facilities

Amenities include a picnic area, drinking water faucets, vault toilets, showers, and a dump station. Firewood is sold on-site and a nearby resort offers a restaurant, gas and limited groceries.

The facility was newly renovated in 2022.

Natural Features

Some campsites at Ice House are right on the shoreline while others are set back just enough for plenty of shade from towering ponderosa pines, cedars and Manzanita bushes. The reservoir spans 700 acres at 5,500 feet elevation.

The area is part of the Eldorado National Forest, which stretches across the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Its climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.

Nearby Attractions

Head to Bassi Falls, which can be reached via a 1.2-mile hiking trail. The glorious waterfall cascades over a 109-foot granite cliff.

Charges & Cancellations

Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.
Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below).
Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Rules and notices at Ice House

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Ice House on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Travel Notice : Starting May 2024 and continuing through September 2024, Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs. There will be traffic delays so plan your camping trip accordingly.

Bears frequent the area. Food must be stored in approved containers

No electric/water/sewer hookups at this facility

Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December)

Please Note : One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

First Come First Serve sites remain listed as FF for the entire season. They will not show occupied/available as the status of these sites is ever changing. You must be on site at the campground to claim a FF site. No guarantees upon arrival that these FF sites will be avaiable.

There is a fee for moving from a reserved site to a first come first serve site. Site Transfer Policy

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Ice House FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Ice House?

Ice House is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 54 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Ice House?

Cancellations happen frequently at Ice House, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Ice House have?

Ice House has 54 campsites.