Sunset-Union Valley
Hosted by USDA Forest Service
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Sunset Campground is situated on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir, among the towering cedar and ponderosa pines of Eldorado National Forest. Aptly named, the campground is a fantastic destination for colorful sunset views over the lake. All water activities are popular here, but it's also fun to bring a bike and explore the neighboring bike trail. Eldorado includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s, and remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush can be found all around the region. On the water, sailing, boating and swimming are very popular. Fishing in the lake includes rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout and kokanee salmon. For hikers and bikers, the Union Valley Bike Trail and Bassi Falls Hiking Trail are great for exploring; the bike trail connects with the campground, near the boat ramp, and stretches for 4.8 miles along the eastern shores of the lake. The large campground has 121 single-unit sites including 30 tent-only spots. Amenities include a boat ramp with an accessible boarding dock, a paved parking area, a dump station, vault toilets and drinking water. A swimming beach is also located onsite. Sunset Campground sits in the Crystal Basin at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Some sites are fully shaded while others sit in a meadow. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Venture to the nearby Ice House Reservoir, or hike up Twin Peaks to look down over Union Valley Reservoir. A restaurant and general store are within 5 miles of the campground.
- Pet friendly
Location
Group
AccessibleGROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 30
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Group
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
Campsites119
Kyburz, CA
Approximate location
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
5 sites
Boat ramp
Camp host
Campfires allowed
Drinking water
Dump station
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Showers
Vault toilets
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 25 ft, up to 35 ft
Proximity to water
Lakefront
RV
Typically 50 ft, up to 60 ft
Tent
Typically 25 ft, up to 35 ft
Trailer
Typically 20 ft, up to 50 ft
Biking
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Sailing
Swimming Site
Rules & policies
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
People per site
Typically 6, up to 12
Vehicles per site
Typically 1, up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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