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Finnon Lake Recreation Area

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· Placerville, El Dorado, California

140 acres hosted by Finnon L.

10 RV/tent sites · 7 tent sites

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MOSQUITO ROAD WILL BE CLOSED FROM MAY 28TH TO AUGUST 4TH. ALL VEHICLES PLEASE USE ROCK CREEK ROAD - DIRECTIONS BELOW. Use caution - twisty narrow country road. If it's your first time you might want to check out the route ahead of time. From Sacramento on Hwy 50: At the second stop light, Spring St./Hwy 49, turn left, heading north about 1 block to the stop sign. Turn left, staying on Hwy 49, approximately 1 mile. Turn right on Hwy 193. Travel approximately 3.1 miles to Rock Creek Road. Turn right onto Rock Creek Road and travel 8.9 miles to Finnon Lake/Diner on the Left. The campground is behind the Diner. The DINER "Smoke on the Water" is open only Saturday- Sunday. Traveling West on 50 from Tahoe: make a right on HWY 49 traveling north. Follow the above instructions. Welcome to Finnon Lake Recreation Area! Our lovely lake offers serenity in a beautifully unique setting, nestled deep into the forest. Enjoy the scenic and exhilarating drive to our hidden gem along the South Fork of the American River- this is all for you to discover. The night skies above Finnon Lake will reveal stars unseen in most parts of California. Enjoy searching for bullfrogs, and watch the flock of Canadian Geese fly in right at sunset as the horizon blends into the watercolor sky. This private lake supports the fire protection efforts of the Mosquito Fire Protection District and the firefighters of this community. The lake is managed by volunteers of the community for the benefit of the residents The primary funding source for the Finnon Lake Restoration is the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, which was signed into law in 2004 with a mission to support “efforts that improve the environmental, economic and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada Region, its communities and the residents of California,” according to its Website. Finnon Lake is also home to a popular 18-hole disc golf course and Mosquito’s only restaurant, "Smoke on the Water" Diner. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, paddling, hiking, or biking during your stay. Potable water, picnic tables, campfire rings, and toilets on site. The property can not accommodate horses. 2 dogs per site limit. Sites are from post to post. Our property is located in Placerville, California. Placerville is a charming California gold rush town named after the placer gold deposits found in its riverbeds and hills in the late 1840s. PLEASE NOTE, there is construction on the Mosquito Bridge. Expect delays, RVs/trailers must use Rock Creek Road (even if your GPS says Mosquito Road). Please message me with any questions. Please see our website: finnonrecreationarea.com for full directions. Diner: https://www.facebook.com/smokeonthewaterplacervilleca NO FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle.

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1875 ratings · 1111 reviews

Thelma M.recommends

June 20, 2024

T19 - Lakeside Bluff

We loved camping at Finnon lake. Very clean restroom.

Tania F.recommends

June 19, 2024

A1 - Lakeside at Finnon Point

Great campsites, bathrooms were kept so clean by the staff.

Jill B.recommends

June 18, 2024

T18 - Laguna Landing

Great find

My family had a wonderful trip. Camp ground is clean and very quiet. Lake was the perfect temperature. The water was so clear you could see the fish from the boat.

Juline H.recommends

June 18, 2024

A3 - Lakefront

Lakefront site

Finnon lake is a quaint little lake perfect for hiking around or kayaking in! There is a bald eagle nest there. While we were on the lake it swooped down to catch a fish! Pretty fun for us to see in our kayaks. The bathroom was always clean and stocked. We had site A3 lakefront which had a swing, totally fun! All the campers were respectful.

Vane H.recommends

June 18, 2024

A7 - Waterfront

Beautiful hidden spot

We spend one night here and we really enjoy everything, the view, the lake and the water. There were only a few tents 🏕️ and we can have a good time here and definitely we love to go back and spend more nights here.

Lydia T.recommends

June 17, 2024

A15 - Fallen Oak Flat

Peaceful lakeside camping

We stayed in site T111. The site has access yo the lake to put in a kayak or SUP. We enjoy the 2.3 mile loop hike with our dogs and watching the bald eagles and other birds. The road to the campground is very narrow and a bit terrifying to be the passenger on the side with a severe drop off. The campground and lake are beautiful!

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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

Hosted by Finnon L.Joined in August 2019

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