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Wench Creek Campground

Campground · National forest in El Dorado County, California.

100Campsites
Union Valley ReservoirRight on the shore of
35 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Eldorado National Forest)
Campsites100
Site types98 standard, no electric, 2 group standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site35 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Fees<ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Reservation Fee: A
Phone(831) 245-6891
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Wench Creek Campground

Wench Creek Campground is located in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest on the east shore of Union Valley Reservoir. The campground has 2 group campsites and several single family campsites. Plenty of water activities await at this reservoir in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Union Valley Bike Trail and Bassi Falls Hiking Trail are worth exploring. The Union Valley Trail runs right through Wench Creek. Recreation The Union Valley Bike Trail spans 4.8 miles with an easy climb of 300 feet. The trail connects campgrounds on the east side of the lake, starting from Wench Creek on to the Jones Fork Campground.

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

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Wench Creek Campground is in El Dorado County.

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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.