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Ponderosa Cove Campground

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandEldorado National Forest · El Dorado County, California
🚛Big Rig Friendly🏞️Lake Access🌲Forest Setting🏜️Desert/Canyon🌾Open Meadow🥾Hiking

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About Ponderosa Cove Campground

Ponderosa Cove Campground is a national park campground at Eldorado National Forest in El Dorado County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.

Ponderosa Cove Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft.

Other campgrounds at Eldorado National Forest include Stumpy Meadows, Black Oak, West Point Campground, West Point Campground and South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA).

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Total reservations in May — 2023: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 4

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Location

Address

El Dorado County, California

Coordinates

38.8742, -120.6028

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • •June sees 11 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Ponderosa Cove Campground campsite photo 5 - Eldorado National Forest, California
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Ponderosa Cove Campground FAQ

How far in advance should I book Ponderosa Cove Campground?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Ponderosa Cove Campground?

June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Ponderosa Cove Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Ponderosa Cove Campground right now?

Ponderosa Cove Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Ponderosa Cove Campground located?

Ponderosa Cove Campground is located in Eldorado National Forest, California.

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