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Finnon Lake Recreation Area

95%

· Placerville, El Dorado, California

140 acres hosted by Finnon L.

11 Vehicle/Tent sites · 7 tent sites

Best in California: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Best all-around: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

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

ALL RV VEHICLES AND VEHICLES WITH TRAILERS MUST TAKE ROCK CREEK RD. (Even if your GPS says to use Mosquito Road). These vehicles will not fit and can not cross over the single-lane suspension Mosquito Bridge. These vehicles and trailers will be forced to turn around or back up to take Rock Creek Road. 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 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 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 and Fire Station. 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. Open on weekends only. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, paddling, hiking, or biking during your stay. 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 530-622-1060. The diner is only open Saturday and Sunday. NO FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle.

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2034 Ratings · 1209 reviews

Brendi A.recommends

November 26, 2024

A3 - Lakefront

Beautiful lake very clean but what we really did enjoy was the restaurant the breakfast the lunch the dinner, It was fabulous.

Christopher C.recommends

November 21, 2024

T5 - Waterfront at Finnon Point

Great trip. Saw a bald eagle and went to a great hike.

Lindsay K.doesn't recommend

November 21, 2024

T14 - Lakefront Haven

Beautiful but overused

Alright, I originally camped at Finnon before Hipcamp. It was nicer before. There used to be grass, as opposed to dust and dirt. And this was even later in the season. It’s still a gentle and pretty spot early or late in the season.

Jeremy H.recommends

November 17, 2024

T19 - Lakeside Bluff

Awesome spot right on the water. Ducks and geese were all over the lake.

Karly M.recommends

November 16, 2024

A9 - Waterfront

Beautiful camping spot

Super nice , peaceful, lots space, everyone courtesy. Clean , highly recommend. Beautiful place

Mark S.recommends

November 16, 2024

A3 - Lakefront

A3 is the best site (in my opinion), though there are other great ones at Finnon Reservoir. The first night, we had the whole campground to ourselves. Our grandsons enjoyed fishing, and we all enjoyed s'mores, hot chocolate, and a scary story around the campfire. There was a pancake breakfast at the Mosquito Fire Station. Those are always great. We live here in Mosquito and love going to Finnon whenever possible.

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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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