Hull Creek Campground
The campground operates seasonally from May through mid-December, weather and road conditions permitting. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Winter access is blocked by snow.
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.…
Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B
Temporary road closure of Forest Service Road 1S28B for Mountain Tunnel Improvement Projects
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will…
Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15
At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective April 15 through June 15, 2026, closing the Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp for all use.
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…
Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
Camping, cooking, building a campfire, or storing fuel on National Forest Lands at, below or within 100 feet above the Cherry Lake high water mark (4702 feet elevation), or on the island within Cherry Lake
About
Hull Creek Campground sits at approximately 5,600 feet elevation in the Stanislaus National Forest, offering a quiet, secluded camping experience along a small seasonal stream. The campground serves as a popular basecamp for OHV enthusiasts with direct access to the Hull Creek/Trout Creek OHV area, which features trails suitable for motorcycles, ATVs, and 4x4 vehicles. The campground has 23 single-family sites with vault toilets and potable water available from a hand pump. Each site accommodates up to 6 people and 2 vehicles. Standard quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a 14-day stay limit. Check-in is 2 p.m. and check-out is noon. Beyond OHV riding, the area offers stream fishing, day hiking, and scenic forest views. Campfire permits are recommended for open fires. Horses and pack animals are not permitted in the campground. The nearest services are in Long Barn, approximately 12 miles to the northwest.
Directions
12 miles southeast of Long Barn on Forest Road 3N01.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3434 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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