Woods Lake Campground is tucked among the trees near the summit of Carson Pass in the shadow of rugged Sierra peaks. At over 8,000 feet, the campground is often the last to open each season. Picturesque Woods Lake draws campers as soon as the snow melts.
Non-motorized boats such as canoes and kayaks are allowed on Woods Lake. Scenic trails lead from the campground to nearby Round Top Lake and Winnemucca Lake. Caples Lake and Silver Lake with boating fishing are only a short drive back down the highway.
Woods Lake Campground has 25 tent-only campsites. Two of the campsites are doubles. All the campsites are first-come, first served.
| Woods Lake Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Woods Lake Campground Location: | 2 miles off Highway 88 between Caples Lake and the summit of Carson Pass |
| Elevation: | 8,240 feet |
| Miles from gateway cities: | Carson City, NV - 46 miles
Sacramento - 112 miles |
| Campground Open: | July through mid-October |
| Number of Sites: | 25 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($7 for extra vehicle) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Royal Elk Park Management, for the Eldorado National Forest |
| Amador Ranger District: | (209) 295-4251 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | Woods Lake Campground campsites are all first-come, first-served. |
| ADA Accessible Sites: | None designated; but wheelchair accessible toilets |
| Fees: | $28 per night for a single site |
| Favorite Campsites: | #4, 15, 17
2-family campsites: #3 and #25 |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Woods Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills, bear-proof food storage boxes |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | Available at Plasse Resort at Silver Lake for fee |
| Campground Map: | Woods Lake Campground Map |
| Attractions near Woods Lake Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated January 2025 |
Woods Lake Campground
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservation website.
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.
Woods Lake Campground
Visitors to the Woods Lake Campground in the Eldorado National Forest on Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
Check with the Eldorado National Forest - Woods Lake Campground for any campground updates.
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2018 - 2024