Fashoda Campground

Pollock Pines, CA

4.3(169 reviews)

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About this campground

Fashoda Campground, located on a peninsula of the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir, is an incredibly scenic place to camp. The lake area is a hub for activities like swimming, sailing, boating and fishing. Hiking and biking are also quite popular, and many campers make use of the Union Valley Bike Trail.

All sites are walk-to tent camping sites. A parking lot is located above the campground. Perks of the campground include vault toilets, drinking water, showers and a picnic area. Campers can make use of the fee dump station at Yellowjacket or Sunset Campgrounds.

Union Valley Reservoir sits in the Crystal Basin, spanning 25,000 acres at an elevation of 5,100 feet. The area is part of the Eldorado National Forest, which is home to the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the California Gold Rush days can be found throughout the region. Wildlife thrives in the Eldorado National Forest. Bring a camera and be sure to look for spotted owls, bobcats, mule deer and porcupines.

Head out on a sailboat or take the family water skiing. Union Valley offers a number of water activities. Anglers seek rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout and Kokanee salmon. The Union Valley Bike Trail stretches 4.8 miles with an easy climb of 300 feet. The trail connects campgrounds on the east side of the lake, starting from Wench Creek on down to Jones Fork Campground.

What campers say

Fashoda Campground sits on Union Valley Reservoir with a sandy, shaded lakeshore and a marked swim area—appealing for families, paddleboards and rocky swims. Campsites are roomy and treed with nearby water spigots, but most are set on a slope with parking at the top, so expect uphill/downhill trips and limited on-site parking. Facilities are basic: vault toilets and coin showers; many visitors praise cleanliness and attentive hosts, though reports of overflowing trash, occasional out-of-service showers and absent hosts indicate maintenance can vary. Reservations fill months ahead. Bear awareness and secure food storage are recommended.

Our summary of 169 traveler reviews.