China Flat Campground
China Flat Campground
China Flat Campground is a seasonal riverside campground (Memorial Day–Labor Day) with 19 sites along the Silver Fork American River at 4,800 feet elevation in Eldorado National Forest, offering vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings.
The campground provides direct river access for fishing and wading, plus a walk-in day-use beach area across the China Flat bridge; sites are $36 (single) or $72 (double) and can be reserved in advance. Located 32.
5 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50, then 4. 5 miles southeast on Silver Fork Road, the campground requires proper food storage due to active bears and has no bear boxes available.
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