Camp Chiquita RV resort sprawls across 43 acres of land in Georgetown, nestled along the National Forest boundary in El Dorado County. This is a genuinely useful spot if you’re planning a Gold Country road trip and want to base yourself somewhere with real outdoor access rather than squeezing into a crowded parking lot.

The resort offers full hook-ups year-round, which means you can pull in with your RV and have power, water, and sewer ready to go. That’s the main draw if you’re traveling with a bigger rig. If you’re more flexible or traveling lighter, partial hook-ups and tent camping open up from May through November, giving you options depending on the season and what kind of trip you’re after.

What makes this place work well with dogs is the sheer acreage. You’re not wedged between other rigs on a tiny lot — there’s actually room to move around and explore. The proximity to National Forest land means you’ve got legitimate hiking opportunities nearby instead of just walking your dog around a campground loop. This matters more than you’d think when you’re staying somewhere for multiple days.

Georgetown itself is a small historic town with some charm from its Gold Rush days, so if you want to spend time off the property, there’s a Main Street with enough character to make a walk worth doing. The location also works geographically — you’re roughly equidistant from Auburn and Placerville if you’re using this as a jumping-off point for exploring different areas of the Sierra foothills.

The drive from either town takes about 17 miles on Highway 49 and 193, which is straightforward enough. One practical note: call ahead if you’re coming in peak season or have specific setup needs, especially if you need specific-sized spots for your RV.