Ice House Campground

Ice House Campground

100 Forni Rd.
Placerville, California 95667
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Located about 11 miles north of Highway 50 (between Pollock Pines and South Lake Tahoe), this campground is generally open between Memorial Day Weekend and mid-October. These dates are affected by snow conditions.

Activities include mountain biking, swimming and fishing. There is also a picnic area and boat ramp/boarding dock.

Dog-friendly policies:

  • Other comments: Dogs must be on leash

El Dorado National Forest

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