Hell Hole Campground
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.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
Twin Lakes Trailhead Parking Lot Closure
Starting on September 9th 2026 and continuing for two weeks the Twin Lakes TH parking lot will be closed due to the repaving of the access road. Do not park in the lot beyond September 8th. Be prepared to use detours or alternate routes such as starting at the Rockbound TH. Please use caution…
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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