Hermit Valley Campground

Area Status: Open

Campsite with table and fire ring in conifer forest

Campsite with fire ring in conifer forest

Campsite with fire ring in conifer forest, Highway 4 in background

Open area in campground surrounded by conifer forest

Grassy meadow with conifer forest in background

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

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4)
Reservations:	No reservations; first-come, first-served
Fees:	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.
Best Season:	Summer, fall
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	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.
Closest Towns:	Gas, groceries and camping supplies available in Bear Valley, Lake Alpine, and Markleeville.
Water:	No potable water
Restroom:	Vault toilet
Operated By:	US Forest Service

General Information

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.

General Notes:

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

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

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

Large, flat area for RVs. Area is unpaved so surface can be rough. Highway access to the campground is very steep, narrow, and winding; vehicles over 25 feet are not advisable. Contact the Calaveras Ranger District for conditions (209) 795-1381.