Pardoes Point Campground is located on the south shore of Lower Bear River Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest. Visitors to the campground are often interested in launching fishing boats into Lower Bear River Reservoir. A boat ramp is nearby. Adventurous campers hike to the upper Bear River Reservoir or enjoy horseback riding up the Long Valley Trail.
Pardoes Point Campground has 10 tent-only campsites. Site #10., which is adjacent to the boat ramp, is a double site for up to 12 people. A parking area at the campground is dedicated for campers hiking into Camp Winton, a Boy Scout Camp.
Pardoes Point Campground is 4 miles south of Highway 88 on Bear River Road.
| Pardoes Point Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Pardoes Point Campground Location: | South shore of Lower Bear River Reservoir, 4 miles off Hwy. 88 |
| Elevation: | 5,900 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Sacramento - 88 miles |
| Campground Open: | May through September |
| Number of Sites: | 10 |
| 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 | Royal Elk Park Management, for the Eldorado National Forest |
| Amador Ranger District: | (209) 295-4251 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | Pardoes Point Campground campsites are all first-come, first-served. |
| ADA Accessible Sites: | #1, 3, 4, 5. 6, 10; accessible restrooms |
| Favorite Campsites: | #3, 5, 8 |
| Fees: | $28 per night for a single site |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-n: 2:00 PM<br>Check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Pardoes Point Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | Available at Bear River Lake Resort (fee) |
| Dump Station: | Available at Bear River Lake Resort (fee) |
| Campground Map: | Pardoes Point Campground Map |
| Attractions near Pardoes Point Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated January 2025 |
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.
Pardoes Point Campground
Campers at Pardoes Point Campground in the Eldorado National Forest on Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
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