Eldorado - Placerville

If you take Highway 50 east out of Placerville, you're driving through the Eldorado National Forest. The area was originally settled during the 1849 gold rush by miners who named it "The Land of Gold". Although people don't go there seeking their fortune anymore, there are still plenty of reasons to come. Today the forest has more than 400 miles of hiking trails, two ski resorts, lakes for fishing, swimming and boating. Campers come from all over the country to enjoy the beautiful rivers and reservoirs.

American Land & Leisure currently runs five different facilities in the Eldorado Placerville Area.

Bridal Veil Day Use Area is located about 5 miles outside of Pollock Pines on the South Fork of the Consumnes River. The area has 20 single sites. Visitors come out to picnic, hike, fish, swim, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The site has water and sewer hookups. Hours are 20 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 30 hours per week per couple during the busy season.

Capps Crossing Campground is located about 25 miles from Pollock Pines on the North Fork of the Consumnes River. Campers come out to this beautiful, remote campground to fish, hunt and hike. The campground has 12 campsites and the hosts care for 2 local day use areas. Hours are 15 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 25 hours per week per couple during the peak season.

The area managers for the Placerville area live and work at China Flat Campground. China Flat is located about 2 miles south of Kyburz on the Silver Fork American River. Campers come out to fish, hunt, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river. The campground has 18 single sites. Water and sewer hookups are available.

Sand Flat Campground is located about 2 miles west of Kyburz on Highway 50. Situated in a pine forest on the banks of the Silver Fork American River, campers come out to fish, hike, and hunt. The campground has 29 single campsites, and the hosts care for 3 local day use areas. Water and sewer hookups are available. Hours are 30 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 35 hours per week per couple during the busy season.

Silver Fork Campground is located about 8 miles south of Kyburz on the Silver Fork American River. Campers come out to fish and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The campground has 35 single campsites. Water and sewer hookups are available. Hours are 30 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 35 hours per week per couple during the peak season.