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of the Eldorado National Forest
Campgrounds are designated by a (C)
BEAR RIVER SOUTH SHORE (C)
South shore of Lower Bear River
Reservoir, 42 miles east of Jackson. Camping, picnicking, water, toilets. Trails
into Mokelumne Wilderness.
BEAR RIVER GROUP CAMPGROUND (C)
4 miles south of Hwy. 88 near Bear River Reservoir, by reservation
through Bill Cramer at 209-295-4512. Camping, water, toilets, tables, campfires,
parking.
BEAR RIVER LAKE RESORT
Year-round. Deluxe accommodations, camping, fishing, swimming,
boating, water skiing, boat rentals, snowmobiling, store. Sale and service of
Polaris ATVs and snowmobiles and Yamaha snowmobiles. 209-295-4868.
CAMANCHE NORTH SHORE (C)
Year-round. Camping, cottages, mobile home parks,
boating, canoeing, picnic area. Camanche Road, Ione. 209-763-5121
CAPLES LAKE RESORT
Open year round in the beautiful high Sierra, rooms in main
lodge and complete housekeeping cabins with kitchen. 1 mile east of Kirkwood Ski
Resort on scenic Highway 88, 60 miles east of Jackson. Snow play area, snow shoe
rental, marina and general store. 209-258-8888.
CHAW'SE INDIAN GRINDING ROCK STATE
HISTORICAL PARK (C)
Camp, picnic, toilets, Indian buildings, cultural center,
museum. 14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Road, Pine Grove. Open daily, weekends 10
a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 209-296-7488.
DETERT PARK
Highway 88/49, Jackson. 5 acres. Ball fields, tennis courts,
children's play structures, swing sets, picnic tables, barbecues, horseshoe pit,
swimming pool. Site of annual Jackson Fourth of July celebrations, other events.
209-223-1646.
ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST
Amador Ranger Station, Pioneer. 209-295-4251.
FAR HORIZONS 49ER VILLAGE RV RESORT (C)
North of Hwy 16 & 49 intersection in Plymouth. 18265 Hwy.
49, Plymouth, 95669. RV sites and Vacation Cottage rentals. Pool, spa, pets OK,
modem friendly. 209-245-5981 or 800-339-6981.
FIDDLETOWN PARK
Jibboom Street, Fiddletown. 2 1/2 acres. Museum, tennis
court, 1/2 court basketball, slide swings, barbecue, picnic tables.
HOWARD PARK
Church Street / Highway 124, Ione. Ball fields, fairground
facilities, outdoor stage, rodeo grounds, horseshoe pits, children's play
structures, fitness workout area. 209-274-2412.
ITALIAN SOCIETY PARK
Highway 49, Sutter Hill. Enclosed multipurpose rooms with
cooking facilities: open-air gazebos. Restrooms. Operated by Italian Benevolent
Society. Site of an annual Italian Picnic, other community affairs.
209-267-0206.
KENNEDY TAILING WHEELS
Jackson Gate Road, Jackson. 10 acres. Two huge tailing wheels
left from Kennedy Mine operations. Museum, picnic area, restrooms. 209-223-9542.
KIRKWOOD LAKE (C)
Half-mile north of Hwy 88 from Devil's Gate. 12 units, water,
toilets, no camp trailers or motor boats.
LAKE AMADOR RESORT (C)
Year-round, 1,250 campsites, RV park, fishing, boat
rentals, ramp, swimming, swimming pool. 7500 Lake Amador Drive, Ione.
209-274-4739.
LIONS CLUB PICNIC GROUNDS
5 miles outside Sutter Creek, Church Street to Sutter
Creek-Volcano Road, follow signs.
LUMBERYARD (C)
Across from former Lumberyard Ranger Station, 37 miles east
of Jackson on Hwy 88. Camp, toilet, water.
MAIN STREET PARK
On Main Street, Plymouth. 1/4 acre. Playground
facilities, picnic tables. Planned additions include gazebo and public
restrooms.
MIDDLE CREEK (C)
On the stream between upper and lower Blue Lake. 5 camp
units, water, toilets. Trail nearby to Granite Lake and Mokelumne
Wilderness.
MOLLIE PROVIS PARK
Woodfern Drive, Pioneer. 7 acres. Ball field, snack bar,
restrooms.
NORM WATERS PARK
Burke Drive West, Plymouth. 25 acres.
PARDEE LAKE (C)
Resort, fishing, trailer park, camping, boat rentals, picnic
areas. Lake for fishing only. Open February-November. 4900 Stony Creek Road,
Ione. 209-772-1472.
PETKOVICH PARK
Broadway, across from Jackson Civic Center.
PINE GROVE PARK
Hwy 88, Pine Grove. BBQ, tables, swings.
PIONEER PARK
Buckhorn Ridge Road, Pioneer, 28 acres. Ball field, snack
bar, restrooms, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, community hall. par course,
swings and other playground equipment. Proposed tennis court, youth ball field,
multipurpose library building.
PLASSE'S RESORT
AT SILVER LAKE (C)
Historic
resort in the High Sierras at the south end of Silver Lake (50 mi. east of
Jackson on Scenic Hwy 88). RV & Tent Camping, seasonal sites available, open
June thru October 1. Water hook-ups, showers, laundry, trading post, restaurant
& bar, propane, dump station. Fishing, water sports, hiking, canoe &
kayak rentals, horseshoes, boat launch and more. Lakeside weddings &
receptions, special events with on site coordinator & full catering
available. 30001 Plasse Rd, Silver Lake, CA 95666, 209 258-8814 or www.plassesresort.com.
ROARING CAMP MINING CO.
(C)
13010 Tabeau Road, Pine
Grove.
Mailing
address: P.O. Box 278, Pine Grove, CA 95665. Open May-September. (209) 296-4100,
or
roaringcamp@volcano.net
SALT SPRINGS (C)
Picnic grounds. As Salt Springs Reservoir. Picnic units,
water available.
SHOT ROCK VISTA
Picnic area. Overlooks Tragedy Creek, 46 miles east of
Jackson on Highway 88. Picnic tables, toilets.
SILVER LAKE (C)
52 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88. 97 camp units, water,
toilets, boat rental, launching facilities, picnic area. Gateway to Mokelumne
Wilderness.
UPPER BLUE LAKE (C)
15 miles off Hwy 88. 32 units, toilets, water.
LOWER BLUE LAKE (C)
13 miles
off hwy 88. 16 camps, water, toilets.
VOLCANO MEMORIAL PARK
In center of Volcano. Picnic tables.
WOODS LAKE (C)
South of Hwy 88 near Carson
Pass. 19 camping units, water, toilets. Motorboats not allowed on lake. Trails
to Round Top, Winnemucca Lake, Mokelumne Wilderness.
WOODS LAKE PICNIC GROUND
On the shores of Woods Lake, adjacent to the campground. 10
picnic units, water, toilets.
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