South Shore Campground is located on the south shore of Lower Bear River Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest. The campground is 3½ miles south of Highway 88 on Bear River Road. Lower Bear River Reservoir is popular for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Nearby trails lead to the upper Bear River Reservoir and beyond into Long Valley.
South Shore Campground has 22 campsites. Most can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Four sites are walk-in, tent sites. There are 3 double campsites as well as 1 triple site. Some campsites have partial views of the lake through the trees. Reservations can be made for many sites; other sites are kept available as first-come, first-serves campsites.
| South Shore Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| South Shore Campground Location: | South shore of Lower Bear River Reservoir, 3½ miles off Hwy. 88 |
| Elevation: | 5,900 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Sacramento - 88 miles |
| Campground Open: | Early June through early September |
| Number of Sites: | 22 |
| 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 Eldorado National Forest |
| Amador Ranger District: | (209) 295-4251 |
| South Shore Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #16, 19-22; accessible toilet |
| Favorite Campsites: | Single campsites: #18, 20
Double campsites: #1, 11, 19 |
| Fees: | $28 single site per night |
| Reservations: | South Shore Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| South Shore 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: | South Shore Campground Map |
| Attractions near South Shore Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations 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.
South Shore Campground
Campers at South Shore Campground in the Eldorado National Forest at Bear River Reservoir find many wonderful places to explore.
Check with the Eldorado National Forest - South Shore Campground for any campground updates.
