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West Point Campground

Eldorado National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, West Point Campground is a campground in Eldorado National Forest, California with 16 campsites. West Point Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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West Point Campground is located at 38.8709° N, 120.4418° W.

people allowed on 8 of 16 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 18

West Point Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for West Point Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at West Point Campground

2345679111314151617192122

Standard 16

At a glance: Setting: Valley.

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

All sites at West Point Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the West loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
2	Standard	6
3	Standard	6
4	Standard	12
5	Standard	6
6	Standard	12
7	Standard	6
9	Standard	6
11	Standard	12
13	Standard	6
14	Standard	12
15	Standard	12
16	Standard	12
17	Standard	12
19	Standard	6
21	Standard	6
22	Standard	18

About West Point Campground

Overview

West Point Campground is located on the northwest shore of Union Valley reservoir off of North Union Valley Road. There are 22 sites ranging from sinlge to triple in capacity. There is a boat ramp with access to the reservior.

The campground and boat ramp are at 4,875 feet in elevation.

Recreation

Boating
Fishing
Biking
Swimming
Hiking

Facilities

22 sites
Boat ramp
Day use area

Nearby Attractions

The Desolation Wilderness is nearby offering overnight pack trips or day hikes to see the beauty of the Seirras.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.

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 West Point Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check West Point Campground 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; all food must be kept in approved containers

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

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 (1PM) 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 as occupied/available online 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 to move from a reserved site to a first come first serve site. Site Transfer Policy

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West Point Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at West Point Campground?

West Point Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 16 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at West Point Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at West Point 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 West Point Campground have?

West Point Campground has 16 campsites.