• 19 Sites
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  • Last Updated 28th Apr 2026
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Yellowjacket Campground Report

Yellowjacket Campground

Yellowjacket campground is located in beautiful Placer county in California and considered a small and boutique camping ground with only 19 sites. Part of the Eldorado National Forest it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of California

Yellowjacket Campground Overview

Reservable

Yes

Pitches

19


Yellowjacket Campground Activities

A number of activities are available when staying at Yellowjacket campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:


  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Swimming Site
  • Birding
  • Water Skiing

Yellowjacket Campground Location

Yellowjacket Campground Weather Conditions

Here is the latest weather conditions for today 28th Apr 2026 at Yellowjacket campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.


Temp Min

26.5°F

Temp Now

29°F

Feels Like

23°F

Wind Speed Now

5MPH

Max Speed Max

5.6MPH

Wind Direction

Pressure

1022MB

Current Humidity

93°

Avg Humidity

86°

Visibility Now

6 Miles

Avg Visibility

5 Miles

UV Index Now

0

Highest UV Index

7.4

Sunrise

06:07 AM

Sunset

07:51 PM

Yellowjacket Campground Map

We've added a detailed Yellowjacket Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.

How To Get To Yellowjacket Campground?

Looking to get to Yellowjacket Campground take the following directions. From Placerville, take Highway 50 east. Go 21 miles to Icehouse Road. Turn left on Icehouse Road. Then drive 14 miles north to the Yellowjacket turnoff. Drive a half mile to the campground entrance.

Contact Details For Yellowjacket Campground

  • Phone : 530-293-0827