Herring Creek Campground
Operates seasonally from May through December. Currently listed as closed on the USFS website, likely awaiting seasonal opening. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. A free California campfire permit is required for fires.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 2:19PM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday. Light flurries possible down to 5000 feet on Saturday night into Sunday, but no accumulations expected below 6000 feet.
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.…
Stanislaus National Forest issues temporary road closure for portion of Forest Road No. 1S03
The Stanislaus National Forest has issued a forest order temporarily closing a portion of Forest Road No. 1S03 (Sawmill Mountain Road) between the intersections of 18EV432 and 1S04., Nov. 2, 2026, through Dec. 2, 2026.
About
Herring Creek Campground is a rustic camping destination nestled in a mixed conifer forest along Herring Creek in the Stanislaus National Forest. Located on Forest Road 4N12, the campground is reached by turning right onto Herring Creek Road off Highway 108, about 3 miles past the Summit Ranger Station, then continuing approximately 6 more miles on the dirt forest road. The campground features 7 single-family campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on-site. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. A free California campfire permit is required for campfires and can be obtained from preventwildfiresca.org. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no reservations accepted. Maximum occupancy per site is 6 people, and the maximum stay is 14 days. Check-in time is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Highway 108, approximately 3 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station, turn right onto Herring Creek Road (Forest Road 4N12). Continue approximately 7 miles on the dirt road to reach the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3434 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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