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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

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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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1051 ratings · 712 reviews

Kevin K.recommends

September 17, 2024

#2 Glamping Safari Tent on Creek

Clean, unique, perfect for family with kids and Greg was present to help us all the time 👍👍

Mark H.recommends

September 17, 2024

#6 Tent Camping along Creek

The place is really fun. Greg was an awesome host and there's a ton to do from swimming, fishing, hiking. The camping is great, as is the "glamping". Clear facilities too. Highly recommend.

Eric G.recommends

September 10, 2024

#3B Bell Tent on Creek

We spent a long weekend here with my family of 4 and three other families. I had the 3B campsite and it was amazing. The bell tent was plenty spacious for my family of 4. Right off the banks of the creek—my 10 and 7 year old children had a fantastic time. They didn’t ask for an iPad the whole weekend! The facilities were clean and well maintained. Plenty of outdoor activities, fishing, playground, pickleball, volleyball, and soccer kept us busy all weekend. Our children particularly loved swimming in the river and trying to catch crawfish! Greg was a fantastic host, always around when you needed him and the favorite among our kids as he was keeper of the ice cream. If you’ve never been to this campsite, I recommend adding it to your list!

Alvaro G.recommends

September 10, 2024

#12 Tent Camping on Creek

Perfect spot to go with little ones

We stayed on campground #12. It was a beautiful spot, shady and next to the creek. Greg was a great host, he communicates clearly and was there when we arrived to give us a rundown of the basic rules. We had the most amazing time, especially during the communal camp fire. We would go back in a heartbeat!

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.

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