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.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 12:24AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 101 to 107 and low temperatures of 65 to 80 expected, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Foothills, Coast Range, and Sierra north of Highway 50. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...ot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures continue today, with areas of Major HeatRisk. Hottest temperatures and warmest overnight lows expected in the northern Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills thermal belts.
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.…
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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