Strawberry Point Campground

Strawberry Point Campground is on the north shore of Ice House Reservoir in the Crystal Basin area of Eldorado National Forest. The small lakefront campground offers more privacy and quiet than some of the larger campgrounds in the area. It is close to good boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, and hiking. A bike or hike trail leads from the campground through Northwind Campground and on to the launch ramp.

Strawberry Point Campground has 10 campsites; all accept RVs, trailer, or tents. There is no potable water at the campground. Either bring water or use a proper water filter.

Reach Strawberry Point Campground by traveling 11 miles on Ice House Road off Highway 50 and then 3 miles on Forest Road 32 (Ice House/Wrights Lake Tie Road).

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Strawberry Point Campground Basics
Strawberry Point Campground Location:	North shore of Ice House Reservoir, 11 miles north on Ice House Road off Highway 50, then 3 miles on Forest Road 32
Elevation:	5,400 feet
Miles/Driving time:	Sacramento - 81 miles, 1:42
Campground Open:	Late-May through October, depending on snow
Number of Sites:	10
Max. People per Site:	6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	1 ($7 for extra vehicle)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Eldorado National Forest
Placerville Ranger District:	(530) 644-2324

Reservations
No Reservations	Strawberry Point Campground campsites are all first-come, first-served.
Maximum Vehicle Length:	40 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites:	None
Fees:	$10 per night
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-0ut: 1:00 PM

Strawberry Point Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring with grill, bear locker
Campground:	Vault toilets, no potable water
Showers:	No
Dump Station:	Nearby at Ice House Campground
Campground Map:	Strawberry Point Campground Map
Attractions near Strawberry Point Campground:	Ride or hike on the 3.1-mile Ice House Bike Trail. Head to the lake for boating, water skiing, fishing, or swimming. Take the trail to summit of Two Peaks for great view of Union Valley. Hike out the Bassi Falls Hiking Trail. Visit Union Valley Reservoir and Loon Lake. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

General Camping Information

When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
Information is available at the Crystal Information Station east of Union Valley Reservoir on Ice House Road during the summer.
Horses and motor vehicles are not permitted on the bike trails at Union Valley Reservoir. Horses are permitted on the Ice House Reservoir bike trail.
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.

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Reviews from Previous Campers

2022 - 2024

Campsites close together.

Bathrooms need cleaning.

Breathtaking views.

Bear locker was perfect size for our ice chest.

Eldorado National Forest Attractions

Campers at Strawberry Point Campground at Ice House Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest find plenty of exciting outdoor adventures nearby.

Launch your boat into Ice House Reservoir for great fishing.
Try mountain biking along the network of logging roads.
Take advantage of the bike trail around Union Valley Reservoir.
Try fishing in all the lakes and streams in the Crystal Basin.
Enjoy boating and waterskiing on Crystal Basin lakes.
Set out on a hike into the Desolation Wilderness.
Take in the scenery of waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and rushing mountain streams.

Places to Visit

Explore the Crystal Basin, including stunningly beautiful Wrights Lake.
Drive up Highway 50 to Strawberry and Lovers' Leap rock.
Visit ski resorts and snow play areas along with cross country ski trails
Spend the day high on Echo Summit at Echo Lakes.
Visit historic Placerville and tour Gold Rush era buildings.

Key Strawberry Point Campground Regulations

Use only dead and down wood for campfires.
Fires are only permitted in provided fire rings.
To avoid problems with bears. please store all foods, soap, and garbage in bear locker or bear canisters.
Keep dogs on leash and attended at all times.

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Strawberry Point Campground

Ice House Reservoir

Strawberry Point Campground

Ice House Reservoir