U.S. Forest Service · Eldorado National Forest · CA

Pipi Campground

River AccessPhoto · USFS
OpenSeason 05-01 – 10-31
ReservableAccess
73Sites
35 ftMax rig

The place

Pipi Campground (pronounced "pie pie") offers RV and tent camping along the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River, offering great fishing and swimming opportunities. The Cosumnes River flows from the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada and runs for about 52 miles through California's Central Valley and into the Mokelumne River. Historically, the native Miwok people of northern California used to camp in this region in summertime. Recreation Rainbow trout are regularly stocked in the river and wheelchair accessible fishing is provided from the paved river walkway. Keep reading

The walkway meanders along the river for just under a mile. Facilities A spacious picnic area is located along the river. The campground provides drinking water and vault toilets. Most parking aprons are paved, but some are gravel. Single sites fit a maximum of two vehicle and six people. Interpretive programs take place in peak season. Natural Features At an elevation of 4,100 feet, PiPi boasts three camp loops with a dense mixture of conifers like cedar and fir. The area is part of the Eldorado National Forest located in the central Sierra Nevada. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the forest with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Charges & Cancellations Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person. Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below). Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.

The sites · 73

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND002management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND004walk to
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND005management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND008management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND009management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND01management35 ft
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND010management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND011management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND012management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND0122management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND018management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND019management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND022management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND023management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND029management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND033management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND037management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND040management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND042management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND043managementyes
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND044management
AREA PIPI CAMPGROUND045management
Host Site012management25 ft
Host Site040management25 ft
PIPI001tent only nonelectric
PIPI002tent only nonelectric
PIPI003tent only nonelectric
PIPI004tent only nonelectric
PIPI005tent only nonelectric
PIPI006tent only nonelectric
PIPI007tent only nonelectric
PIPI008tent only nonelectric
PIPI009tent only nonelectric
PIPI010standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI011standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI013standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI014standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI015standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI016standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI017standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI018standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI019standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI020standard nonelectric25 ft
PIPI021standard nonelectric25 ft
PIPI022standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI023tent only nonelectric
PIPI024standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI025standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI026standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI027standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI028standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI029standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI030standard nonelectric25 ft
PIPI031standard nonelectric25 ft
PIPI032standard nonelectric25 ft
PIPI033standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI034tent only nonelectric18 ft
PIPI035standard nonelectric35 ft
PIPI036tent only nonelectric
PIPI037tent only nonelectric

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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