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Camp Nauvoo

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· Placerville, El Dorado, California

86.5 acres hosted by Greg & Laurie R.

12 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 7 tent sites

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

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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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1044 ratings · 707 reviews

J B.recommends

September 3, 2024

#1 Glamping Safari Tent on Creek

We had a wonderful time at the camp! Kids loved the variety of things to do and the facilities were clean. The atmosphere was peaceful, and the community of campers made for fun socializing. Would absolutely visit again!

Hoang N.doesn't recommend

September 2, 2024

#17 Large Group site on Creek

Terrible Experience at Nauvoo Camps

I had a very disappointing stay at the Nauvoo Campsite. The host was incredibly rude and unwelcoming, making the entire experience unpleasant from the start. The campsite has an overwhelming number of rules that made it feel more like a strict boarding school than a place to relax and enjoy nature. On top of that, the campsite itself was in poor condition—nothing like what was advertised. The facilities were subpar, and the overall environment was far from what you’d expect for the price they charge. Speaking of which, the rates are exorbitant for what you actually get. I would not recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a pleasant and enjoyable outdoor experience. Save your money and go somewhere else where you’ll be treated with respect and can actually enjoy your time.

Michael A.recommends

September 2, 2024

#12 Tent Camping on Creek

We had a great time at Camp Nauvoo. It is a well run camp with lots of amenities and a great creek for wading, fishing and even swimming. Site 12 was a lovely, private site, near everything. Bathrooms were clean and refreshing. Camp Nauvoo is a great experience.

Victoria V.recommends

September 2, 2024

#11 Canvas Safari Tent on Platform

We had a wonderful time even our dog did. Staff are always available when needed. It’s dog & family friendly with many activities to do.

James D.recommends

September 2, 2024

#14 Group Camping along Creek

Beautiful space, nice creek, amazing grounds, Clean and very well run. Nice helpful staff too.

Ed S.recommends

August 26, 2024

#2 Glamping Safari Tent on Creek

If you like under canvas, you will love this spot! Unlike under canvas your tent is more secluded and not within range of your neighbors. The bathrooms are clean with plenty of hot water. Lots of wildlife around the area including turkey, deer and squirrels, loved it. Friendly place in the woods yet close to Placerville.

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