usfsnational forest

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.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    4.0 mi
  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    5.1 mi
  • propane

    Shell

    14 mi
  • grocery

    Safeway

    14 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    1.6 mi
  • trailhead

    Van Vleck Trailhead

    3.9 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    3.7 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    0.9 mi

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

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.