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Pipi Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
50[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[3]

Pipi Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in Eldorado National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 50 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes camping beside the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River, with fishing and swimming nearby[5]. The sites listed are 33 standard nonelectric, 16 tent only nonelectric and 1 walk to site[1]. Of these, 33 sites accept an RV or trailer and 49 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Most sites list a limit of 6 people, and the range is 6 to 18[7]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM per Recreation.gov[8]. Check-out is at 2:00 PM for 33 of 50 sites[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 50
Site types[1] 33 standard nonelectric, 16 tent only nonelectric, 1 walk to
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 35 ft (median 35 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 33 sites, tent at 49 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 2:00 PM
People per site[7] 6 at most sites (6 to 18)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Pipi Campground?
Yes, Pipi Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
How long can an RV be at Pipi Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 35 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3]. In all, 33 sites accept an RV or trailer[6].
Are campfires allowed at Pipi Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 49 campsites with this detail listed[11]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
Are dogs allowed at Pipi Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at the 1 campsite with this detail listed[10]. Check the Forest Service or Recreation.gov page for current rules.
What time is check-in at Pipi Campground?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[8]. Check-out is 2:00 PM for 33 of the 50 sites[9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 50 overnight campsites at Pipi Campground: 33 standard nonelectric, 16 tent only nonelectric, 1 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Pipi Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Pipi Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Pipi Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Eldorado National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Pipi Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Pipi Campground: 33 sites accept an RV or trailer and 49 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Pipi Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 18). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Pipi Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Pipi Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM (for 33 of 50 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Pipi Campground: yes at all 1 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Pipi Campground: yes at all 49 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.