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Hermit Valley Campground

Large, open area with scattered timber and rock outcrops. North Fork Mokelumne River nearby.

General Information

There are eight metal campfire rings; campfires are permitted in metal campfire rings only.

No trash service - pack it in, pack it out.

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Highway 4 from Lake Alpine to Highway 89 is very steep, narrow, and winding; vehicles over 25 feet are not advisable. This section of highway is closed in winter.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night

No fee at this time, when facilities are improved a tiered fee increase will be implemented. 1st and 2nd year $15 per night and the 3rd year $20 per night. 

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.538716

Longitude: -119.897577

Directions

5.4 miles west of Ebbetts Pass summit on Highway 4.

From the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California, head east on Highway 4 for about 43 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 25th, 2025