Herring Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from May through December.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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.…
Forest Order No. STF-16-2026-02 Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure
Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs
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
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.
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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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