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Yellowjacket

Eldorado National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (83)
Yellowjacket
🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Wed Aug 26–Sat Aug 29
6 of the last 69 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (8h ago) caught 2 cancellations here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Yellowjacket in California has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Aug 26–Sat Aug 29. 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
Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 8h agosites #010
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, YELL #25–YELL #28 next to each othersites #003, #006, #013, #016, #25, #26, #27, #28, #34
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 8h agosites #010
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 YELL #001 & YELL #002 next to each othersites #001, #002, #005, #012, #015, #017, #018, #21, #36
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites #32
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #019, #23

📷 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 YELL #010 — A photo of Site 010 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #010 · A photo of Site 010 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #010 — A photo of Site 010 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #010 · A photo of Site 010 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #003 — A photo of Site 003 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #003 · A photo of Site 003 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #003 — A photo of Site 003 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #003 · A photo of Site 003 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #006 — A photo of Site 006 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #006 · A photo of Site 006 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #006 — A photo of Site 006 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #006 · A photo of Site 006 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #013 — A photo of Site 013 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #013 · A photo of Site 013 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #013 — Site 13
Site YELL #013 · Site 13Kelly & Weston Maxey
Campsite YELL #016 — Site 16
Site YELL #016 · Site 16Kelly & Weston Maxey
Campsite YELL #016 — A photo of Site 016 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #016 · A photo of Site 016 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #25 — A photo of Site 25 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #25 · A photo of Site 25 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
Campsite YELL #25 — A photo of Site 25 at YELLOWJACKET
Site YELL #25 · A photo of Site 25 at YELLOWJACKETKelly Maxey
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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 29 openings at Yellowjacket over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–15 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

📍 ~355 mi from LA💵 $36–$72/nightRv NonelectricStandard NonelectricWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆77 ratings
5★51
4★15
3★5
2★5
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.4/4
AT&T3.2/4
T-Mobile3.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Yellowjacket FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Yellowjacket?

Yellowjacket 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 Yellowjacket?

Campsite fees at Yellowjacket run about $36–$72/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Yellowjacket when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Yellowjacket 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 Yellowjacket?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Yellowjacket over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–15 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 Yellowjacket a good campground?

Yellowjacket holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 83 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Yellowjacket?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Yellowjacket, Verizon rates highest at 3.4 out of 5 from 24 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Yellowjacket located?

Yellowjacket is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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