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Ponderosa Cove Campground

Campground · National forest in El Dorado County, California.

1Campsites
1.5 miTo Stumpy Meadows Reservoir
45 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Eldorado National Forest)
Campsites1
Site types1 group standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site45 ft
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(831) 245-6891
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Ponderosa Cove Campground

Ponderosa Cove greets group campers with shaded campsites close to scenic Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. The campground provides a pleasant destination for bird watching and nature viewing, in addition to activities at the lake. Recreation Enjoy a picnic in the campground, or head to another picnic area at Stumpy Meadows Boat Ramp. The reservoir is great for swimming and fishing for brown and rainbow trout. Boating is also popular, but this is a no-wake lake. Facilities The campground can accommodate up to 75 guests along a single loop of campsites. Five parking spurs can be used for RVs and trailers. Each of these spurs has a picnic table.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Ponderosa Cove Campground is in El Dorado County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.