VAN VLECK BUNKHOUSE

Address ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST PLACERVILLE RANGER DISTRICT, 4260 EIGHT MILE ROAD, CAMINO, CA, 95709
StateCA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone530-644-2324

Amenities

👥 Max Num of People: 6
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0
📌 Cabin Heating: Gas
🕒 Checkout Time: 1:00 PM
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 6
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
📅 Reservable Sites: 1 of 1
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Overview

Winter guests take on a more challenging adventure and must traverse an approx. 6-mile trek with a 1,300-foot elevation gain to reach the bunkhouse. The route is marked by blue reflective diamonds and this journey is for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers only. Winter vehicle access from Jan. 1 through May 15 is restricted by snow. Winter user access is from the Loon Lake Campground vehicle pull out.

Summer guests can access the bunkhouse by road and enjoy th

Data updated: 2026-08-23 20:37 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)