Wolf Creek Campground is on the north side of Union Valley Reservoir in the Crystal Basin area of the Eldorado National Forest. Reach the campground by turning off Ice House Road onto Forest Road 12N78 and following it 2 miles to the north side of the reservoir.
The family campground is separated into 2 loops spread through a Ponderosa pine forest on a peninsula. Nearby is a Group Camp with 3 sites.
The main Wolf Creek Campground has 41 sites. Forty are for RVs, trailers, or tents; and 1 is an accessible tent-only site. Sixteen sites in all are listed as accessible.
Wolf Creek Group Campground is inland from the main family campground. At the group campground are 3 sites. Group Area #1, which can accommodate up to 25 people, is a walk-in, tents-only site. Maximum vehicle length for Area #1 is 24 feet.
The other two sites accept RVs, trailers, or tents. Group Area #2 can accommodate up to 50 people and Group Area #3 accepts up to 25 people. Either of those sites can accommodate trailers or RVs up to 50 feet.
Wolf Creek Group Campground Map Fees: Group Area #1 - $110 per night, Group Area #2 - $140, and Group Area #3 - $160
Reservations: Wolf Creek Group Camp Reservations
General Camping Information
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website. Information is available at the Crystal Information Station east of Union Valley Reservoir on Ice House Road during the summer.
Horses and motor vehicles are not permitted on the bike trails at Union Valley Reservoir. Horses are permitted on the Ice House Reservoir bike trail.
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
Wolf Creek Campground
Eldorado National Forest Attractions
Campers at Wolf Creek Campground at Union Valley Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest sre close to many outdoor adventures.
Take in the scenery of waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and rushing mountain streams.
Enjoy boating and water skiing on Crystal Basin lakes.
Try mountain biking along the network of logging roads.
Take advantage of the bike trail around Union Valley Reservoir.
Try fishing in all the lakes and streams in the Crystal Basin.
Set out on a hike into the Desolation Wilderness.
Places to Visit
Visit historic Placerville and tour Gold Rush era buildings.
Explore the Crystal Basin, including stunningly beautiful Wrights Lake.
Drive up Highway 50 to Strawberry and Lovers' Leap rock.
Visit ski resorts and snow play areas along with cross country ski trails
Spend the day high on Echo Summit at Echo Lakes.
Key Wolf Creek Campground Regulations
Avoid problems with bears by storing all foods, soap, and garbage in bear boxes.
Keep dogs on leash and attended at all times.
Fires are only permitted in provided fire rings. Collect only dead and down wood.
