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Eldorado/Ice House
Overview
Overview
Eldorado/Ice House, located in the scenic heights of the Sierra Nevada, serves as a gateway to the natural beauty of the Eldorado National Forest. This campground offers a rustic mountain experience, perfect for travelers seeking a retreat from the noise of city life. The park maintains a grounded, back-to-basics approach to camping, focusing on the surrounding alpine environment rather than high-end resort bells and whistles. It is an ideal spot for those who appreciate the quiet charm of the California woods.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Pollock Pines, California, the park is nestled at a higher elevation, providing a refreshing escape from the summer heat of the valley. The area is defined by towering pine trees and cool, crisp mountain air that characterizes the western slope of the Sierras. Being positioned along the Highway 50 corridor makes it a convenient stopover or a destination for those looking to explore the rugged wilderness and winding mountain roads that define this historic region.
Amenities & Park Features
The facility provides essential services for a comfortable stay in the forest. You will find full hookup options available, which are highly valued by travelers navigating these higher elevations. The grounds include well-maintained spaces designed to accommodate various sizes of rigs, ensuring that your setup process remains simple. Other features include accessible restrooms and pet-friendly policies, allowing your companions to join you as you enjoy the peaceful, natural setting of this mountain getaway.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The proximity to Ice House Reservoir is the primary draw for many visitors, offering excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking on the water. Beyond the reservoir, the region is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking through dense forests or mountain biking on forest service trails. In the winter months, the area transforms, providing easy access to snow-focused activities, making it a versatile location regardless of the season or your specific adventure interests.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is best suited for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers who prefer a serene environment over manicured resort settings. It serves as an excellent base camp for those planning to spend their days on the water or deep in the woods. If you prioritize easy access to public lands and a quiet, dark-sky atmosphere at night, this location provides the perfect backdrop for a restorative and active trip in the California Sierras.
Features & Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
Reviews
Coral Cavanagh
Wow, what a beautiful campground! We were in one of the first-come-first-served sites in the Meadow Loop, and the well-maintained sites, the beach access, and the Very Clean pit toilets all were great. Lots of kids and dogs, so be prepared for that kind of happy noise.
Katy August
Ice House is such a beautiful hidden gem! The camp hosts are so nice and helpful, particularly the ones around the Boulder Loop. I will absolutely be returning for future camp visits!
Esmeralda Sandoval
Campground is beautiful! We loved it. The only and worst part about it though was the toilets. These were the worst and filthiest bathrooms I’ve ever been too. They had maggets on the floors, around the toilet and flies all over inside too. They lasted like that a whole day and without toilet paper too!! Next day maggets were sorta swept but this really threw off our overall experience
Kimberly Hayes
The entire drive into the campground says that it is a cashless campground. However, you have to pay to take a shower in quarters. They say that the shower is closed at a certain time but they actually close at about 10 minutes to 15 minutes before closing time and do not care. Also, the camp hosts were Off duty the entire time of my stay and we’re absolutely no help. They were also completely rude when I went to ask a simple question. The area is nice, but there are a lot of bears and the bathroom smells to high heaven. Probably would be a better area if there were better camp hosts
Laysha Ostrow
One of the best camping experiences of my life! Campground is fairly remote and the sites are spaced well, with mounds and trees separating them so that every site is pretty good. You can swim in the lake which is right there! Camp host is friendly and has a cute Chihuahua.