US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Amador County, California.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Eldorado National Forest) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 21 |
| Site types | 12 tent only no electric, 9 standard, no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 35 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (877) 444-6777 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/eldorado/recarea/?recid=78519 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with South Shore Campground before you go.
South Shore Campground is located next to Lower Bear River Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's a prime location for fishing and boating. Recreation Lower Bear Reservoir covers 166 acres and has 2.5 miles of shoreline. Activities include fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing and picnicking. Anglers may catch rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout. A boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground. The Pardoe Trail can be accessed a short distance past nearby Upper Bear River Reservoir, and borders Mokelumne Wilderness. Facilities Each campsite comes with a picnic table and grill.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
South Shore Campground is in Amador County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.