PiPi Campground is along the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River in the Eldorado National Forest. This campground is often overlooked by campers, but it offers a number of wonderful features that make it an attractive destination for camping. Anglers find good fishing in the Cosumnes River, and once the currents have subsided in late summer swimming holes appear. Only swim when water levels are safe. Trails and roads lead off in several directions from PiPi Campground. An ADA accessible boardwalk runs for nearly a mile along the side of the river for the full length of the campground. Accessible fishing docks are found along the way.
Reach PiPi Campground from Highway 88, 26 miles east of Jackson. Then travel 0.8 miles on Omo Ranch Road followed by 5.9 miles on North/South Road.
PiPi Campground has 52 campsites in a forest of cedar and firs. Reservations for specific sites can be made for more than half of PiPi's campsites. Nine are tent-only, and the remainder can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Site #17 is a double site for 12 people ($48). Site #28 is a triple site which can accommodate 18 people ($72 per night).
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| PiPi Campground Location: | North/South Road off Omo Ranch Rd., off Highway 88, 26 miles east of Jackson |
| Elevation: | 3,840 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Sacramento - 81 miles |
| Campground Open: | Late May through mid-October or November, depending on weather conditions |
| Number of Sites: | 52 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee for extra vehicle) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Sierra Recreation Managers for the Eldorado National Forest |
| Amador Ranger District: | (209) 259-3774 |
| Reservations for PiPi Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available for camping dates friom late May through mid-October. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 42 feet |
| ADA Accessible Sites: | #43, accessible restrooms |
| Favorite Campsites: | #10, 23, 30, 31, 47, 49, 50
2-family sites: #17, 42 3-family site: #28 |
| Fees: | $28 single site per night |
| Reservations: | PiPi Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| PiPi Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Campground Map: | PiPi Campground Map |
| Attractions near PiPi Campground: | Visit the Cosumnes River for fishing and swimming (when water levels are safe). Explore Indian Grinding Rock State Park. Go 4-wheeling at Gold Note OHV area. Visit historic Jackson and Volcano.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
ADA Accessible Fishing Dock
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
PiPi Campground
Visitors to the PiPi Campground in the Eldorado National Forest find many wonderful places to explore.
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