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Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)

Eldorado National Forest

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Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
1 of the last 25 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) in California has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 22h agosites 👥 CHIP #003, 👥 JUNC #002, 👥 SMOK #004
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 KOKA #001

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CHIP #003 — Chipmunk Campsite
Site CHIP #003 · Chipmunk CampsiteUSFS
Campsite CHIP #003 — Chipmunk Campsite
Site CHIP #003 · Chipmunk CampsiteUSFS
Campsite JUNC #002 — Junco Campsite
Site JUNC #002 · Junco CampsiteUSFS
Campsite JUNC #002 — Junco Campground
Site JUNC #002 · Junco CampgroundUSFS
Campsite SMOK #004 — Smokey Campsite
Site SMOK #004 · Smokey CampsiteUSFS
Campsite SMOK #004 — Smokey Campsite
Site SMOK #004 · Smokey CampsiteUSFS
Campsite KOKA #001 — Kokanee campsite
Site KOKA #001 · Kokanee campsiteUSFS
Campsite KOKA #001 — Kokanee Campsite
Site KOKA #001 · Kokanee CampsiteUSFS
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Nearest DC fast charging: 21.8 mi away.

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site📍 ~329 mi from LA💵 $115–$145/nightGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.9★★★★★11 ratings
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4★1
3★0
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1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.7/4
Verizon0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?

Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?

Campsite fees at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) run about $115–$145/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) a good campground?

Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) holds an average rating of 4.9/5 from 12 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA), T-Mobile rates highest at 0.7 out of 5 from 3 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) located?

Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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