Moore Campground

About

Moore Creek Campground offers a primitive camping experience in the scenic Mokelumne River canyon within the Eldorado National Forest. The campground features 14 dispersed sites available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations accepted. Each site includes a picnic table, but campers should come prepared with their own water supply as there is no potable water available on-site. River water from the Mokelumne can be used if boiled. The campground operates seasonally from early June through mid-October, depending on weather conditions. Facilities are minimal, with vault toilets serviced mid-May through mid-November. There are no fire rings, hookups, showers, bear boxes, or dump stations. Campers must pack out all trash as garbage service is not provided. Bears are active in the area, so proper food storage is essential. The location provides access to fishing along the Mokelumne River and serves as a staging point for hiking into the Mokelumne Wilderness, which requires a wilderness permit for overnight trips. OHV use is prohibited within the campground; off-road vehicles must be trailered to authorized routes in the Bear River Reservoir area.

Directions

Located off Highway 4 in the Calaveras Ranger District. Access via Ellis Road off Highway 88, then drive down a paved road to the Mokelumne River. The campground is in Stanislaus National Forest but managed by the Amador Ranger District.