Hell Hole Campground

Open

The campground operates seasonally from approximately June through October, with official dates of May 15 through November 1 depending on snow conditions. There is no potable water available; campers must bring their own drinking water.

Eldorado National Forest

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Eldorado National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Eldorado National Forest

Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

Fire Restrictions are in effect forest wide.  No campfires except in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A in the Forest Order and actively serviced by a camp host.No charcoal firesCamp stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings are…

About

Hell Hole Campground sits in the scenic Hell Hole Upper Country area of Eldorado National Forest, providing access to Hell Hole Reservoir and the surrounding backcountry. This walk-in tent campground offers 10 primitive sites equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own drinking water or a water filter. The campground is reached via a 22-mile drive east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road, then 29 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2 (Eleven Pines Road). Due to limited parking space, trailers are not recommended. The reduced fee of $10 per night reflects the lack of water services. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no reservations available.

Directions

22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road, then 29 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2 (Eleven Pines Road) to just before Hell Hole Reservoir.

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 $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 333-4312

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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