Eldorado - Pacific

If you take Highway 50 east out of Placerville, you're driving through the Eldorado National Forest. The area was originally settled during the 1849 gold rush by miners who named it "The Land of Gold". Although people don't go there seeking their fortune anymore, there are still plenty of reasons to come. Today the forest has more than 400 miles of hiking trails, two ski resorts, lakes for fishing, swimming and boating. Campers come from all over the country to enjoy the beautiful rivers and reservoirs.

American Land & Leisure currently runs 10 different facilities in the Eldorado Pacific Area.

The area managers for Eldorado Pacific work and live at Crystal Basin Recreation Area Information Center. Located on Union Valley Reservoir, this is the central location where visitors come for maps and information. Campers come to the area to sail on the lake, fish, boat, hike, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Crystal Mountains. Full hookups are available. This is a salaried position.

Gerle Creek Campground is set on the banks of the Gerle Creek Fork of Gerle Creek Divide Reservoir, about 40 miles from Riverton. The campground has 50 single campsites. Campers come out to fish and hike. Water and sewer hookups are available. Hours are 40 hours per week per couple during the regular season, and 50 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The season runs from May through the end of September.

Fashoda Campground is located on the east side of Union Valley Reservoir, about 15 miles from Riverton. There are 30 single campsites at this location. Campers come out to fish in the reservoir, boat, hike, and enjoy the varied local wildlife. Water and sewer hookups are available. Hours are 35 hours per week per couple during the regular season, and 40 hours per week per couple when things get busy. The season runs from June to October, depending on snowfall.

Lower Ice House and Upper Ice House Campgrounds are located on the shores of Ice House Reservoir, about 12 miles from Riverton. Campers come to Ice House to fish, hike, and mountain bike around the cold, clear waters of the reservoir. Lower Ice House campground has 38 campsites, a boat ramp and picnic area. Upper Ice House Campground has 44 campsites. Water and sewer hookups are provided at both locations. Hours are 40 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 50 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from May to October.

Loon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Loon Lake, about 30 miles north of Riverton on Primary Forest Route 3. At an elevation of 6500 feet, the cold, crystal clear waters of the reservoir are great for fishing, swimming and boating. Local trails leading to the Desolation Wilderness Area are frequented by hikers and horseback riders. The campground has 66 single campsites, 3 group sites, and a boat ramp with 12 RV sites. Water and sewer hookups are provided. Hours are 35 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 40 hours per week per couple during the peak season. The campground is open from May to October.

Sunset Campground is located on Union Valley Reservoir about 15 miles from Riverton. This scenic pine forest campground is surrounded by the peaks of the Crystal Mountains. Campers come out to fish, boat or swim in the reservoir, as well as to hike and mountain bike on nearby trails. The campground is divided into three areas, with a host or host couple responsible for each part. Sunset I has 36 campsites, and hours are 35 hours per week per couple. Sunset II has 43 campsites, and hours are 35 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 40 hours per week per couple during the peak season. Sunset III has 51 campsites. Hours are 50 hours per week per couple during the regular season, and 60 hours per week per couple during the peak season. All three areas have water and sewer hookups available. The campground is open from May through October.

Wench Creek Campground is set on the east shore of Union Valley Reservoir, about 16 miles north of Riverton on Primary Forest Route 3. Campers come out to fish, swim, and boat in the reservoir, and hike the nearby trails. The campground is divided into two areas. Wench Creek I has 28 camp sites. Hours are 35 hours per week per couple during the regular season, and 40 hours per week per couple during the busy season. Wench Creek II has 72 campsites. Hours are 45 hours per week per couple during the regular season and 50 hours per week per couple during the peak season. Water and sewer hookups are provided in both areas. The campground is open from May through October.

Wolf Creek and Yellow Jacket Campgrounds are located on the north shore of Union Valley Reservoir in a mixed conifer forest, about 23 miles from Riverton. Campers come out to fish, swim, and boat in the lake, and hike and bike local trails. Wolf Creek has 41 single sites. Yellow Jacket has 39 single sites. Hours are 35 hours per week per couple during the regular season, and 40 hours per week per couple during the peak season at both locations. The campgrounds are open from May through October.