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Camp Nauvoo

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· Placerville, El Dorado, California

86.5 acres hosted by Greg & Laurie R.

11 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 8 tent sites

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best legacy: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Camp Nauvoo was originally bought by the LDS church in the 1960's for a girl's camp. The camp was owned by the Boy Scouts from 2011-2015. The Rose family bought the property in 2016 with the intent to continue the tradition of tent camping as well as creating opportunities for exclusive events i.e., group/family reunions, weddings and corporate events. We are a small privately owned small campground (20 sites only) located on the outskirts of Placerville. The property features 86.5 secluded Tahoe like acres with beautiful year-round Weber Creek. The camp sites are placed along the creek or the bluff overlooking the creek. We have traditional dirt camping, canvas tents on platforms, teepees and glamping tents for those that want the comforts of home. We are tent camping only with only one site that allows a small travel trailer or van. (#14) . We are dog friendly and allow dogs in all but 5 glamping sites. We do enforce camp rules especially our quiet time between 10 PM and 7 AM (please review). We’ve been told that we have a “family camp” vibe. We are a great place for families wanting a safe environment for their kids but also several group sites for those that want to hang out together with multiple families. We are also a great base site for those wilderness enthusiasts with access to all the El Dorado National Forest including Desolation but want a hot shower at the end of the day. We have a lodge that is stocked with games and a ping pong table. The lodge has a microwave, Keurig machine and a hot water kettle for those hot drinks (BYO Cups).We have several tables set up for those that want to eat inside as well as multiple picnic tables along the side of the lodge with overhead protection. We have electricity at the at the lodge for small appliances and charging phones. We have a compressor on site to blow up your air mattresses or float toys. We’ve been told that our bathrooms are the “cleanest” ever and have changing tables and diaper pails. We offer nice flushing toilets and hot showers! We have many extra amenities including a compressor to use for your air mattresses, For outdoor activities we have basketball, volleyball, pickleball and cornhole not to mention the playground with swing sets, seesaw and tractor play. We have hiking trails throughout the property. Our highlight is a camp fire bowl with bench seating with a stage to display camper talent which is perfect for the evening fire and roasting s’mores (bring the fixings). The creek starts out in spring looking like a rushing river featuring many fishing and swimming holes. As the summer progresses the water level falls but is still great for water play and fishing. We have propane BBQs (we provide the propane for BBQs) located throughout the property. We also have a propane grill and charcoal BBQ located in the common area for all to use. There is a dutch oven pit also in the fire bowl area. We do not allow wood fires at the individual sites but each site has a propane firepit for ambiance (not cooking) that requires you to purchase a 20 lb. propane cannister on site (add in extras) or pay cash on site. No internet service. There is limited internet only available for purchases at the setore. We require a 3 night minimum for the major holidays - Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. We do not do checkins on Sunday but do allow camping over Sunday night. We do exclusive events so you may need to explore multiple weekends to find the right reservation. We are located in the foothills so we are a short hop to many local attractions that include river rafting, gold mines, wineries and historical towns with great eating establishments. Tahoe is less than an hour away and there a many hiking trails within 20-30 minutes. We have a limited number of items to rent i.e, tents, cots, camp stoves, etc. We rent a battery pack for those that use a cpap. We also have a small store on site for those items you forgot and a good selection of ice cream and ice. We take venmo or cash. CHECKIN IS BETWEEN 4 AND 8. IF YOU ARE COMING FROM THE BAY ALLOW 4 HOURS - YOU MUST LEAVE BY 3:00 IN ORDER TO ARRIVE DURING CHECKIN. IF YOU GET DELAYED, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE OTHER CAMPERS YOU MAY CONSIDER WAITING AND ARRIVING THE NEXT MORNING. THERE ARE NO CHECKINS AFTER 9:00.

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Waterfall

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1061 ratings · 720 reviews

Rebecca K.recommends

October 22, 2024

#2 Glamping Safari Tent on Creek

We loved glamping at camp nauvoo! It was spectacularly clean as well as the rest of the facilities. The hosts were kind, helpful, and thoughtful. They had great suggestions for the area though there was plenty to do at the camp as well. This was our second time coming and I think it's becoming a tradition!

Christine N.recommends

October 14, 2024

#14 Group Camping along Creek

My group enjoyed our stay at site 14, it definitely makes the list to return for future visits. There are lots of amenities, and the grounds are very well-maintained: lovely creek and a stunning meadow. Greg welcomed us kindly and Rachel was very helpful, even leading us to the trailhead we wanted to see. Overall, it was exactly as described—clean, well-run, and immersed in natural beauty. If you’re looking for a perfect spot to connect with nature in comfort, this is it! 10 out of 10!

Johnny P.recommends

October 13, 2024

#6A Tent Camping Along Creek

I brought my wife and daughter (and dogs) to camp for the first time and Camp Nauvoo was the perfect place to go. Greg and Laurie were great hosts, the campgrounds are beautiful and there are plenty of things to do for a family, including smores over a campfire. Thank you Greg and Laurie for a great weekend.

Sam S.recommends

October 13, 2024

#6 Tent Camping along Creek

Excellent site!

Great spot, lots of amenities, and beautiful scenery. We were very comfortable here, the sites were clean and the hosts very friendly.

Anna Lynn Q.recommends

October 6, 2024

#4 Canvas Tent Creekside

This campground is an absolute gem. So grateful to Greg and his staff for helping provide a wonderful experience for my family and I. Great place for families, quality time, and bonding. We will definitely be back!

Len K.recommends

October 6, 2024

#1 Glamping Safari Tent on Creek

This was our first time camping as a family of 3 (my wife and I and our 8 year old son). Greg and Rachel were very friendly, kind, accommodating, and made us feel right at home. Bathrooms and showers are clean and well maintained. My son loved it and we will be back for sure!

Location

Placerville, El Dorado, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking