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Ice House

Eldorado National Forest, California

Official reservation page

About this campground

Ice House Campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest on the shores of Ice House Reservoir.

Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating on Ice House Reservoir.

Just 12 miles from Riverton, CA, the campground offers hiking, biking, jet skiing and fishing.

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Latitude
38.823333° N
Longitude
120.358889° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GExcellent coverageVerified by 0 campers
  • Verizon5GExcellent coverageVerified by 3 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&T5GGood coverageVerified by 4 campers · Oct 18, 2026

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in
  • Boat-in
  • Walk-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites
  • Group sitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Firewood available
  • Picnic table
  • ADA access
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity report
  • Trash serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Sanitary dump
  • Sewer hookups
  • Pull-through sites
  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 45 ft
  • Back-in sitesCommunity report
  • Parallel parking sitesCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

Ice House Campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest on the shores of Ice House Reservoir. Just 12 miles from Riverton, CA, the campground offers hiking, biking, jet skiing and fishing.

Ponderosa pine is a pleasing part of the surrounding region. The trees fill the air with a vanilla aroma and it's the tallest known pine tree in the country. To date, the tallest Ponderosa measured was an impressive 268.35 feet tall.

Facilities

Amenities include a picnic area, drinking water faucets, vault toilets, showers, and a dump station. Firewood is sold on-site and a nearby resort offers a restaurant, gas and limited groceries.

The facility was newly renovated in 2022.

Recreation

Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating on Ice House Reservoir. Rainbow, brown, and trout swim in these waters. A boat ramp is located on-site.

Hike or bike on the Ice House Mountain Bike Trail, which stretches for 3.1 miles along ridge tops and shaded northern slopes. The trail boasts views of the reservoir and the Crystal Range.

Natural Features

Some campsites at Ice House are right on the shoreline while others are set back just enough for plenty of shade from towering ponderosa pines, cedars and Manzanita bushes. The reservoir spans 700 acres at 5,500 feet elevation.

The area is part of the Eldorado National Forest, which stretches across the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Its climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.

Nearby Attractions

Head to Bassi Falls, which can be reached via a 1.2-mile hiking trail. The glorious waterfall cascades over a 109-foot granite cliff.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Biking
  • Water Activities

Amenities and facility features

  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Showers
  • Potable water
  • Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Dump station
  • Sewer hookups
  • Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Firewood Vender
  • Grills
  • Picnic Area
  • Self Pay Station
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water Spigot

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

RV Non-Electric

17 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
12
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
0 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM, :00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM, :00 PM
Accessible sites
1 flagged accessible

Standard Non-Electric

62 sites
Reservation type
Non Site-Specific, Site-Specific
Equipment
RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
18
Maximum vehicles
3
Maximum vehicle length
45 ft
Check-in
02:00 PM, 0:00 AM, 2:00 PM, :00 PM
Check-out
0:00 AM, 1:00 PM, :00 PM
Accessible sites
1 flagged accessible

Walk To

10 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
12
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
35 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM, :00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM, :00 PM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Management

3 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
40 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
Accessible sites
1 flagged accessible

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Base site allowance
• 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. • 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.
Holiday-weekend minimum
3 nights
Weekend minimum
2 nights
Reservation cutoff
3 days before arrival
Scan And Pay
1
Maximum published vehicles
3 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:00 PM, :00 PM, 02:00 PM, 0:00 AM
Check-out
1:00 PM, :00 PM, 0:00 AM
Food storage
Ice House's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Eldorado National Forest.
Fire and stove use
Ice House's official facility record states: Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Oct 11, 2026
Next release
Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
Next book-through date
May 28, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 10, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026RV Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026RV Non-Electric$72——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026Standard Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026Standard Non-Electric$72——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026Standard Non-Electric$108——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026Tent Only Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026Walk To$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026RV Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026RV Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Standard Non-Electric$108——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Standard Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Tent Only Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Walk To$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026Walk To$72——
Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027RV Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027RV Non-Electric$72——
Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027Standard Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027Standard Non-Electric$72——
Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027Standard Non-Electric$108——
Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027Tent Only Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 28, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027Walk To$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027RV Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027RV Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Standard Non-Electric$108——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Standard Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Tent Only Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Walk To$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 6, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027Walk To$72——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028RV Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028RV Non-Electric$72——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028Standard Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028Standard Non-Electric$72——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028Standard Non-Electric$108——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028Tent Only Non-Electric$36——
Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028Walk To$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028RV Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028RV Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028Standard Non-Electric$108——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028Standard Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028Standard Non-Electric$72——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028Tent Only Non-Electric$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028Walk To$36——
First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Oct 11, 2028Walk To$72——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Travel Notice : Starting May 2024 and continuing through September 2024, Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs. There will be traffic delays so plan your camping trip accordingly.
  • Bears frequent the area. Food must be stored in approved containers
  • No electric/water/sewer hookups at this facility
  • Forest Order No. 19-15-01: Prohibits camping for a combined total of no more than 14 days during a calendar year (January-December), forest-wide. Visitors may book campsites annually but the maximum stay may not exceed a total of 14 days each calendar year (January-December)
  • Please Note : One vehicle per single site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
  • Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.
  • Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • Refunds: 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).
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • First Come First Serve sites remain listed as FF for the entire season. They will not show occupied/available as the status of these sites is ever changing. You must be on site at the campground to claim a FF site. No guarantees upon arrival that these FF sites will be avaiable.
  • There is a fee for moving from a reserved site to a first come first serve site. Site Transfer Policy
  • Click here for more information on the Eldorado National Forest

Getting there & contact

Official directions

From Pollock Pines, CA, take Route 50 east 8.3 miles to the Crystal Basin Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign onto Icehouse Road and go 10.8 miles to the Ice House Campground directional sign. Turn right at the sign onto Forest Route 32, then go 1.1 miles to an intersection with a campground/boat ramp sign. Continue straight to campground.

Facility contact

831-245-6891 · info@royalelkparkmanagement.com

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Ice HouseUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Ice HouseIce House official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Ice House — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Ice House CampgroundRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory