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Bear River Reservoir

SOUTH SHORE CAMPGROUND

South Shore Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
South Shore Campground is located next to Lower Bear River Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's a prime location for fishing and boating.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Lower Bear Reservoir covers 166 acres and has 2.5 miles of shoreline.
Activities include fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing and picnicking. Anglers may catch rainbow, brown and mackinaw trout. A boat ramp is located within a mile of the campground.
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The Pardoe Trail can be accessed a short distance past nearby Upper Bear River Reservoir, and borders Mokelumne Wilderness.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Each campsite comes with a picnic table and grill. One campsite is accessible, as is one of the vault toilets. Drinking water is provided.
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A general store is about a mile from the campground on the northern part of the reservoir.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is nestled in a mixed conifer forest on a hillside just above the south shore of Lower Bear River Reservoir at an elevation of 5,900 feet. Some campsites offer partial views of the lake through the trees. 
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A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the forest, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
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<li>Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.</li>
<li>Reservation Fee:	A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.</li>
<li>Change Fee:	A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.</li>
<li>Cancellation Fee:	A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation.</li>
<li>Cut-Off Window:	The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date.  A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below).</li>
<li>Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.</li>
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South Shore Campground is located next to Lower Bear River Reservoir in the Eldorado National Forest the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. It's a prime location for fishing and boating.

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