Woods Lake Campground

About

Woods Lake Campground is a tent-only campground near the summit of Carson Pass. At 8,200 feet, it is often the last to open each season. Woods Lake offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, and non-motorized boating such as kayaking. Trails lead from the campground into Mokelumne Wilderness (free day permits required).

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Kirkwood Station

  3.6 mi

• grocery

  Holiday Market

  12 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  6.9 mi

• trailhead

  Woods Lake Trailhead

  0.3 mi

• attraction

  John G Meyer

  1.4 mi

• recreation site

  Wood Lake Picnic Area

  0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: WOODS LAKE TRAILHEAD LOOP in Eldorado National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• CA
• fs.usda.gov