Black Oak Group Campground sits at 4,400 feet in the Eldorado National Forest, designed specifically for larger gatherings with four group sites accommodating 25 to 75 people. The campground offers the basics—potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings—but check current status before booking, as it's been closed for King Fire repairs through mid-summer.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 4,400 ft
- 📍GPS
- 38.90339, -120.58605
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- summer, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
Amenities
The Camp
Four distinct group sites make up Black Oak, each with different capacities and vehicle restrictions. Units 1 and 3 hold up to 50 people for $135 per night, while Unit 2 handles the largest groups at 75 people for $145 nightly. Unit 4 keeps things more intimate with a 25-person limit at $105 per night.
Vehicle access varies significantly between sites. Unit 2 allows self-contained RVs and vehicles, making it the only option if your group plans to bring trailers or larger rigs. The other three units prohibit trailers entirely, limiting you to tent camping and standard passenger vehicles.
What to Know
Reservations are required for all sites—no walk-up availability here. The campground typically operates during summer and fall seasons, though recent King Fire damage has pushed opening dates into mid-summer. Call ahead to confirm the facility is actually open before finalizing group plans.
Pricing reflects both group size limits and amenities. Unit 2 commands the highest rate at $145, justified by its RV accessibility and largest capacity. Unit 4 offers the most economical option for smaller gatherings that don't need the space or vehicle access of the larger sites.
The 4,400-foot elevation puts Black Oak in the mixed conifer zone, offering cooler temperatures than lower elevation camps during peak summer months. Standard group camping amenities are covered—each site includes picnic tables, fire rings, and access to potable water and vault toilets.