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Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest. * [Kirkwood Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018855.pdf) * [Picnicking](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018840.pdf) * [Fees and Passes](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018842.pdf) * [Non-motorized Trails ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018779.pdf) * [Mokelumne Wilderness](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018767.pdf)
From Pioneer, CA take State Rt. 88 east 40.7 miles to Lake Kirkwood sign. Turn left at sign onto a single lane road and go 0.5 miles to campground.
This little lake is perfect. Loved my trip here. Did some kayak fishing. Didn't catch much but was still a perfect afternoon.
Somebody revealed this campground to me and it was out of the way nice and peaceful but yet again we were there during the week and it wasn't really hot yet
This place is a hidden gem thanks to the no signage on 88. You'd have to know the area or get a recommendation to camp here from someone local to find it. Its a beautiful camp ground that has a lake, that's filled with fish yearly. There is maybe 15-20 campsites that go quick so stop by early. It has a very narrow road heading down to the campsite so be careful with any truck or SUV. The best part is that it is dog friendly so I can take my Aussie with me as a companion! Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a weekend away. If you by chance miss the open window and can't make it there in time to grab campsite. There are another 10-15 campsites up road 88 over the next ten miles.
As of June 2022 it's still closed and partially burned. The day use area and trail is opened. The campsite was great when it was opened a couple years ago. Intimate, quiet, and small it was.
