Camping at South Fork American

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near South Fork American, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Where to stay

Campgrounds near South Fork American

No campgrounds listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap. Private sites nearby are on Hipcamp.

Saturday74°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph S
Sunday76°FSunnyWind 0 to 6 mph S

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Gas and fuel docks

  • Shell
    0.8 mi
  • Speedway519 Placerville Drive, Placerville
    6.1 mi
  • Kiwk Serv
    6.2 mi
  • Arco
    6.6 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Speedway519 Placerville Drive, Placerville
    6.1 mi
  • Raley'sIce
    6.1 mi
  • Grocery OutletIce
    6.4 mi
  • ampm
    6.6 mi

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    15.7 mi

Ranger stations

  • Gatehouse4771 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines
    18.6 miCall
  • Pacific Ranger District
    20.7 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Telecare El Dorado County PHFEmergency935-B Spring Street, Placerville
    7.0 mi
  • Gastroenterology Clinic1000 Fowler Way
    7.7 miCall
  • Marshall Medical CenterEmergency1100 Marshall Way, Placerville
    7.8 miCall
  • Action Urgent Care3380 Coach Lane, Cameron Park
    10.6 miCall

Good to know

Questions about South Fork American

Is there gas near South Fork American?

The closest listed fuel is Shell, about 0.8 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near South Fork American?

Bait and tackle nearby: Mosquito Creek Outfitters (7.6 mi), Sipes Tahoe (13.0 mi), REI (16.1 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.