Red Fir Group Campground campground
Red Fir Group Campground
Reservations are accepted at Red Fir Group Campground, making it easier for campers to secure their spot in advance. This ensures a stress-free arrival and guarantees accommodation availability. It is important to note that the campground is only open during the summer months, typically from May through September. Thus, the best time to visit is during this period when the weather is more favorable and allows for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
While enjoying the camping experience at Red Fir Group Campground, it is essential to exercise caution and be mindful of certain aspects. In this area, campers should be cautious of bears as they are known to frequent the vicinity. Proper food storage is imperative to prevent any unwanted encounters. Additionally, it is advised to bring mosquito repellent during the summer months, as these insects can be particularly bothersome.
Based on multiple independent sources, Red Fir Group Campground offers a range of amenities, accepts reservations, is best visited from May to September, and requires caution regarding bears and mosquitoes.
What's on-site at Red Fir Group Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Red Fir Group Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Northshore Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Wentworth Springs | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Wentworth Springs Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Pleasant Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Red Fir Group Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca | 87 cfs | → |
| General C Nr Meeks Bay Ca | 16 cfs | → |
| Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca | 53 cfs | → |
| Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca | 352 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Ab Stumpy Meadows Res Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Up Truckee R A South Lake Tahoe Ca | 213 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Red Fir Group Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Rubicon #2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Rubicon #2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Ward Creek #3 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Tahoma .5 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Tahoma | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Ward Creek #3 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Parks
- Granite Chief Wilderness
- Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
- Dl Bliss State Park
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Tahoe State Recreation Area
- Burton Creek State Park
⚓ Boat launches
- Ice House Road El Dorado County
- Dry Lakes Trail El Dorado County
- Mosquito Ridge Rd, California
- Junction Boat Ramp Road El Dorado County
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
- Poho Ridge El Dorado County
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Red Fir Group Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Red Fir Group Campground
Can I make reservations at Red Fir Group Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Red Fir Group Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Red Fir Group Campground.