Wench Creek Group Campground
usfs · CA
- dump station4.0 mi
- fuel station5.1 mi
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About
Wench Creek Campground is located in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest on the east shore of Union Valley Reservoir. The campground has 2 group campsites and several single family campsites. Plenty of water activities await at this reservoir in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Union Valley Bike Trail and Bassi Falls Hiking Trail are worth exploring. The Union Valley Trail runs right through Wench Creek.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 4.0 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 5.1 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 14 mi
propane
Shell
- 14 mi
grocery
Safeway
- 1.6 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 3.9 mi
trailhead
Van Vleck Trailhead
- 3.7 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 0.9 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Forest road access near this stay: UNION VALLEY in Eldorado National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- CA
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.