Red Fir
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About Red Fir
Red Fir is a national park campground at Eldorado National Forest in El Dorado County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Eldorado National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Red Fir 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Eldorado National Forest include Northshore Campground, Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA), Wentworth Springs Campground, Pleasant Campground and Loon Lake Chalet.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 6 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 3
Location
Address
El Dorado County, California
Coordinates
39.0022, -120.3125
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 10 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Northshore Campground
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Pleasant Campground
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Loon Lake Chalet
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Red Fir FAQ
How far in advance should I book Red Fir?
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 Red Fir?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Red Fir. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Red Fir right now?
Red Fir 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 Red Fir located?
Red Fir is located in Eldorado National Forest, California.
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