Hell Hole Campground
Hell Hole Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
General Information
- Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions.
- CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps and garbage contained.
- Trailers are not recommended due to limited parking space.
June - October
The campground is generally open between May 15th and November 1st. These dates are affected by snowfall.
Interagency Senior and Access passes are accepted for single family units.
- Do not feed the animals.
- Please keep family pets on a leash at all times.
- Please use the stove or fire ring provided and make sure your fire is dead out before leaving. Use only water, not soil.
$10/ single site. There is no water available at the campground. Please bring your own drinking water or a water filter. Camping fees have been reduced by 50% to compensate for the inconvenience.
Site Information:
- Number of Sites = 10
- Walk-In Tent Single Site # = 10
Address: 7600 Wentworth Springs Rd Georgetown, CA 95634
Phone: (530) 333-4312 / Rock Creek Trail Status: (530) 334-6477
Hours: 8 AM until 4:30 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.070476
Longitude: -120.416609
Elevation
5,200 feet
Directions
22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road, and 29 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2 (Eleven Pines road) to just before Hell Hole Reservoir.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
- There is no water available at the campground. Please bring your own drinking water or a water filter.
- Water quality testing is not performed on open water sources (mercury contamination).
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Other Amenities
- Recycle containers = No
- Showers = No
- Grills = No
- Fire Rings = Yes
- Bear Boxes = No
- Hookups = No
- Picnic area = No
- Group site(s) = No
- Dump Station Nearby = No
