top of page
  • How do I make an Individual Reservation?
    Select your arrival date Select your departure date Select the number of adults, children and pets Select Unit Type - There are 2 to choose from; Campsites and Deluxe Sites. Campsites are what we have provided for almost 40 years - a space for you to set up your own gear for your visit. Starting in 2023, we are providing an alternative for those visitors that either don't have space in their vehicle (i.e. UTV's) or anyone who would rather leave the gear at home and stay in a site already set up for them. Each of the 6 Soda Springs sites include a large 167 sq ft, 3 season tent, 2 comfy beds that can be pushed together, a sofa/bunkbed and two side tables with lamps. These Soda Springs sites will allow a second vehicle to accomodate the UTV visitor. Number of Vehicles =1 (FYI, our system is designed for each Camp Site reservation to accomodate 1 vehicle ONLY. If you request more than one vehicle, the system will return zero results) Click the green Search Availability button The available categories of sites for those days will show up on the next screen based on your unit type requested. Campsites include: Unimproved - Dirty Dozen, Slabs, Rocky Point, Pine Camp, Mog/Waterfall and Bridge Camp Improved - East and Upper Main Premium - Riverside and VIP Deluxe includes: Soda Springs​ Click on the category bar of choice and a map of those sites pop's up. The available sites to choose from will be interactive green dots. Click on the Green site you are interested in When ready, click the green BOOK button... Then click the Continue button in the lower right corner. Complete the requested information and that's it. Once your reservation is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with your reservation details, payment details, balance remaining, if any, and a link to the guest portal should you need to make any changes to your stay. We look forward to your visit!
  • How do I reserve space for my Group?
    The Group organizer should complete the Group Reservation Request form and submit Your Group will be set up in our Reservation system with a Group Hold based on your request information Your Group will be assigned a Group Code and a discount Coupon Code Once your reservation has been made, the Group organizer will receive a confirmation email with the Group Code, expiration date, number of sites in the reservation and an email to share with members to make their reservation. The link for members to reserve and pay for their site is included in the email. Members can make their reservation from either the confirmation email or from our reservation page on the website. Either way, be sure to add your Group Code into the reservation request and click search. The next screen will show the available site TYPES that match your Group Code. Click on the site bar. Click on available green site location Click continue and your site information pop's up. Click BOOK and CONTINUE in the lower right Complete the reservation form. In the payment page, your Group Discount is automatically deducted. You are ready for your group outing.
  • How do I make an Event Reservation?
    Click the Event Request button on the Reservation page Complete the Request Form and click submit We receive your event information We make sure there are no other conflicts We add your Event to the Rubicon Springs Events Calendar You receive a confirmation email with all details and a link to pay a nominal deposit, which is applied to the balance at the end of your event. Have a great visit!
  • Can I visit without a reservation?
    Yes you can. As long as a site or area is not marked "Reserved", it is yours. Stop and check in with the Caretakers and let them know you are staying and they will get you set up.
  • Why is there a Reservation Fee?
    We use Firefly Reservations software for all online reservations. Firefly charges $3.75, not RSSI. The benefits to using our reservation portal include: 24/7/365 access in making a reservation Immediate confirmation email with reservation information Email payment receipts Your reservation is changeable online* You do not need to pay for your stay in cash Fair fee. USFS/Recreation.gov charges $8.00 per online reservation *= Subject to availability in new dates. The reservation fee is non-refundable.
  • How do I Change or Cancel my reservation?
    Guests may manage their reservation through the Guest Portal button located on the Reservation page. After inputing your Confirmation Number and last name, your reservation information is pulled up. From the reservation information screen you will have the option to request site location change, date change or cancel reservation. Your request is sent to us where we make the change and a new confirmation email is sent back to the guest.
  • Do I need to check in at the Caretaker's Cabin?
    Please. That way we know you are here and can provide any important information.
  • Are Campfire Permits necessary?
    Yes they are. Providing the El Dorado National Forest and El Dorado county permit fires, we do too. Our website has a page for you to complete the application, download to your device or print. Bring it with you so the Caretaker can give you approval to have a Campfire in Rubicon Springs.
  • What are the quiet hours?
    We know you go into the Springs for fun. But please respect others while you stay with us. Our quiet hours are between 10 pm and 7 am.
  • What else should I know?
    Please, no shooting allowed on our property and drunk driving is as stupid in Rubicon as it is in your own neighborhood.
  • When can I visit Rubicon Springs?
    We never know what Mother Nature is going to throw at us during the fire and winter seasons, but historically we are able to open the camp around Memorial Day and we close up for winter the third week of October.
bottom of page