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Sunset-Union Valley Campground

Eldorado National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Sunset-Union Valley Campground is a campground in Eldorado National Forest, California with 70 campsites. Sunset-Union Valley Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Sunset-Union Valley Campground is located at 38.8658° N, 120.4050° W.

people allowed on 54 of 70 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 30

Sunset-Union Valley Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Sunset-Union Valley Campground

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Standard 66
RV 3
Group 1
Accessible 35

What an RV fits

35 ft1 site
50 ft1 site
60 ft1 site
70 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

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

All sites at Sunset-Union Valley Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
004	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	12	-	Accessible
009	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	Accessible
015	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	Accessible
019	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	-
020	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	-
021	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	Accessible
022	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	12	-	Accessible
023	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	Accessible
024	Loop 1 SHADY	RV	6	60 ft	Accessible
025	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	Accessible
026	Loop 1 SHADY	RV	6	70 ft	Accessible
027	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	12	50 ft	Accessible
028	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	Accessible
029	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	-
030	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	Accessible
031	Loop 1 SHADY	Standard	6	-	-
032	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
033	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
034	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	35 ft	-
035	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	12	-	Accessible
036	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
040	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
051	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	12	-	Accessible
052	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
053	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
054	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
055	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
057	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
058	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
059	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	12	-	Accessible
060	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
061	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	12	-	Accessible
062	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
063	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	12	-	-
064	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
065	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
066	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
067	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
068	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
069	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
070	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	-
071	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	18	-	-
072	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	12	-	Accessible
073	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
074	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
075	Loop 2 MEADOW	Standard	6	-	Accessible
076	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	Accessible
077	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	12	-	-
078	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
079	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
080	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
099	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	12	-	Accessible
100	Loop 3 SUNSET	RV	6	-	-
101	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	Accessible
103	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	Accessible
104	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
105	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
106	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
107	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	12	-	-
108	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
109	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
110	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
111	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
113	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	12	-	Accessible
114	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	Accessible
115	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	Accessible
116	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
117	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	6	-	-
118	Loop 3 SUNSET	Standard	12	-	Accessible
Group	-	Group	30	-	Accessible

About Sunset-Union Valley Campground

Overview

Sunset Campground is situated on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir, among the towering cedar and ponderosa pines of Eldorado National Forest. Aptly named, the campground is a fantastic destination for colorful sunset views over the lake. All water activities are popular here, but it's also fun to bring a bike and explore the neighboring bike trail.

Eldorado includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush can be found all around the region.

Recreation

On the water, sailing, boating and swimming are very popular. For hikers and bikers, the Union Valley Bike Trail and Bassi Falls Hiking Trail are great for exploring. Fishing in the lake includes rainbow, brown, mackinaw trout and kokanee salmon.

The bike trail connects with the campground, near the boat ramp, and stretches for 4.8 miles along the eastern shores of the lake.

Facilities

The large campground has 121 single-unit sites including 30 tent-only spots. Amenities include a boat ramp with an accessible boarding dock, a paved parking area, dump station, vault toilets and drinking water. A swimming beach is also located onsite.

The First Come First Serve sites located at this campground 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.

Natural Features

Sunset Campground sits in the Crystal Basin at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Some sites are fully shaded while others sit in a meadow. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (831) 245-6891 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Venture to the nearby lake, Ice House Reservoir or hike up Twin Peaks to look down over Union Valley Reservoir.

A restaurant and general store are within 5 miles of the campground.

Charges & Cancellations

Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.
Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
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. Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
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.

Rules and notices at Sunset-Union Valley Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Sunset-Union Valley Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Bears frequent the area; use appropiate food containers

There are no electric/water/sewer site hook-ups at this facility

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).

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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 are fees to move from a reserved site to first come first serve site. Site Transfer Policy

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Sunset-Union Valley Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sunset-Union Valley Campground?

Sunset-Union Valley Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 70 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sunset-Union Valley Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sunset-Union Valley Campground, 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 Sunset-Union Valley Campground have?

Sunset-Union Valley Campground has 70 campsites.