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**Location:** 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 then 24 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), and 3 miles north on Forest Road 33. Sites are arranged into pods to accommodate groups of 15 – 25 people. [ **Airport Flat Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide**](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018822.pdf) (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
In Pollock Pines, CA, at intersection of US Rt. 50 and Sly Park Rd, take Rt. 50 east 8.3 miles to Crystal Basin Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign onto Icehouse Rd and go 27 miles to campground on right.
The basics:
Amenities include a few communal toilets, garbage and recycling, and a campfire pit, a bear box, and parking at each campsite.
There is no running water or electricity.
There is no cell service (T-Mobile but likely all other carries as well)
The road leading to the campground is paved and the campground had gravel paths leading to each site. Any and all vehicles can easily access this campground.
Camping is free, and availability is first come first serve.
There are 15 individual campsites and what appears to be a group campsite which is currently unavailable due to Covid-19.
I spent 2 nights at airport flats campground in the middle of August 2020. There was plenty of availability but that could be due to the pandemic and days of the week I stayed here. The weather was warm during the day, low 90's, and maybe 60 at night. This was when surrounding areas were will past the 100's and some breaking 110. There is a small stream that runs near the campground but it was only large enough to wade in at this time. The area is beautiful with large trees all around but there aren't any marked hiking trails so adventure at your own risk. My stay was quiet and peaceful. Make sure to pack in water and a portable gas grill as campfires may be prohibited depending on conditions.
If you like solitude this is the place,very clean with bear boxes, Restrooms only,no water or garbage.
The campsites are large and have multiple family sites.
I really like this campground. Best of all it is Free. I believe you can stay for up to 14 days
Free mountain campground with a trout stream nearby. Amenities include pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Very peaceful place full of pine trees.
Campground has no reservation its first come first serve. It has room for all sizes of rigs and trailers. Restrooms are clean. Each site has a table and bear box. great place for camping with the family or just buy your self.
It's a great free campground with a creek nearby. They have several spaces to choose from even if you have a large group. There is a picnic table at every site.
