RED FIR

<h2>Overview</h2> Situated on the north side of the Loon Lake Reservoir, Red Fir Group Campground offers a primitive group camping experience in the lush Eldorado National Forest. <h2>Recreation</h2> The nearby lake provides fishing, swimming and boating, and the campground is just a short walk across the road to the water's edge. <br /> <br /> Visitors also enjoy off-road vehicle and motorcycle riding on the popular Rubicon Jeep trail. <br /> <br /> Hiking and wilderness backpacking are popular activities. Day permits are available at the nearby Loon Lake trailhead and overnight permits are available at the Eldorado Information Center.<h2>Facilities</h2> The campground offers tent-only campsites, accommodating a group of up to 25 guests. <br /> <br /> A group kitchen area is equipped with multiple tables, a campfire circle and grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. <h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground is part of the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, situated at a 6,400-foot elevation and nestled in a forest of tall pine trees. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The campground is not far from the Desolation Wilderness. <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2> <ul> <li>Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.</li> <li>Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.</li> <li>Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below).</li> <li>Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.</li> <li><strong>Refunds</strong>: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).</li> </ul>

πŸ“ Location

Address: ELDORADO

County: El Dorado

Coordinates: 39.002222, -120.3125

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Launch Fee: <ul> <li>Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.</li> <li>Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.</li> </ul>

⏰ Access & Hours

Managed By: AN370612

πŸ“ž Contact

Phone: 831-245-6891

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Data source: RIDB

🏠 ELDORADO
πŸ’΅ <ul> <li>Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.</li> <li>Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.</li> </ul>
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