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Herring Creek Campground
Herring Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest near Herring Creek. It is located on Forest Road 4N12; turn right onto Herring Creek Road (4N12) off of Highway 108, about 3 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. The campground is approximately 9 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 7 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Summit Ranger District (HWY 108) |
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| Reservations: | First come, first serve. No reservations can be made for Herring Creek Campground. |
| Fees: | The Forest Service operates the Herring Creek Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $15 per night and fee raises to $20 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies. Pass number must be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping. |
| Permit Info: | If you wish to use a stove, grill, or have a campfire it is recommended, but not required, that you get a campfire permit. This FREE Permit can be obtained at preventwildfiresca.org or at any ranger station. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. |
| Open Season: | May - December |
| Restrictions: | Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is six. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. |
| Closest Towns: | Communities with gas and/or groceries:
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| Water: | Potable water is not available. Untreated water available from stream (if flowing). Treat water. |
| Restroom: | Several vault toilets are located throughout the campground. No RV dump station available. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: 7 miles from Highway 108 on Herring Creek Road.Activities
Campground Camping
High elevation forested area.| No. of Sites | 7 |
| Reservation Info | first-come, first-served |