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Madrone Cove Campground

Madrone Cove is a boat-in-only campground with 10 shaded single-family campsites on the west shore of Bullards Bar Reservoir, accessible via 5-mile boat trip from Dark Day Boat Launch or 6-mile trip from Emerald Cove Marina.

The campground offers vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables at $24/night, with sites positioned on steep slopes providing scenic water views and shade from conifers and hardwoods.

Note: No potable water is available on-site, and the campground is typically closed in winter (open April-October); campers should verify current conditions and fire restrictions before visiting.


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