Herring Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from May through December.
Forest Order No. STF-16-2026-02 Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure
Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
(The following two sentences are in Spanish relaying information on the importance of this notice. Translated to English, it would read as follows: [This notice contains important information regarding your drinking water, please read the Spanish notice if it is included. If the Spanish notice is…
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026. Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…
Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 7:41PM PDT until April 2 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Light to moderate snow. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches above 6000 feet, including Donner Pass. Locally higher accumulations over peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening through Wednesday commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500-7000 feet, lowering to 5500-6500 feet Wednesday evening.
About
Herring Creek Campground offers a peaceful mountain camping experience in the Stanislaus National Forest. Located approximately 9 miles from Highway 108 via Herring Creek Road (Forest Road 4N12), this small campground features 7 campsites nestled in a mixed conifer forest setting near Herring Creek. Each campsite is equipped with a table and fire ring. The campground road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. Campers should bring their own water, as no potable water is available on-site, though water can be treated or filtered from nearby sources. Vault toilets are provided. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes receive 50% off the nightly camping fee. The area offers opportunities for fishing in nearby streams and exploring the surrounding forest. A campfire permit is recommended for stoves, grills, or campfires and can be obtained free at preventwildfiresca.org or any ranger station. Maximum occupancy is six people per site with a 14-day stay limit.
Directions
From Highway 108, turn right onto Herring Creek Road (Forest Road 4N12) approximately 3 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. Continue about 9 miles to reach the campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| eugenie.moore@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (209) 264-8317 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Herring Creek Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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