No sites offered for these datesA forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Outdoor opportunities spread well beyond the campsite: anglers and swimmers will find the river within easy reach, hikers can explore the Boulder Cave National Recreation Trail and, farther afield, sections of the Pacific Crest Trail cross through the district. The wider forest supports biking, horseback riding, hunting, OHV routes, winter sports and wildlife viewing, so the campground makes a practical base for a wide range of activities.











Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 016 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 007 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 018 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 014 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 18 no-hookup individual sites.
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“Nice campsite beside the American River. Roads are well maintained, the pit toilets were very clean and the ground water pump works great!”
“I love this campground. Always well maintained and clean. ”
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| $22 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 41 mi from campground
$225/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 8 · 51 mi from campground
$119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 29 ft · sleeps 6 · 66 mi from campground
$249/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Mt Rainier National Park area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person
For July weekends, book about 139 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 62 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 57 days ahead | 95 days ahead | 66 days ahead | 119 days ahead |
| June | 34 days ahead | 96 days ahead | 46 days ahead | 133 days ahead |
| July | 62 days ahead | 139 days ahead | 84 days ahead | 158 days ahead |
| August | 44 days ahead | 112 days ahead | 40 days ahead | 109 days ahead |
| September | 35 days ahead | 78 days ahead | 29 days ahead | 74 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (2,504 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
18 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
12 sites · $22/night
Loops: AREA HELLS CROSSING (12)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tents only, no power
6 sites · $22/night
Loops: AREA HELLS CROSSING (6)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15