Recreation area

Mokelumne River Canyon area

Eldorado National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

At the southern end of the forest, this gorgeous river canyon is accessible mosts or the year through the Tiger Creek road. This road leads to the Salt Springs Reservoir.

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Mokelumne River Canyon area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.