Black Springs OHV Campground

Area Status: Closed

Large parking area with vehicles in campsites under trees in background

Campground in Black Springs Off-Highway Vehicle Area.

Lat/Long: 38.377534, -120.195475

Elevation: 6,500 feet

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Calaveras Ranger District (Hwy 4)
Reservations:	No; first-come, first-served.
Fees:	The Forest Service operates the Black Springs OHV 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.
Open Season:	Mid-May - Mid-October
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
Busiest Season:	Summer
Closest Towns:	Gas, groceries, and camping supplies are available in Camp Connell and Arnold to the west, and Bear Valley to the east. Emergency Medical Services: Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital in San Andreas (Highway 49 north) or Adventist Health Sonora Hospital in Sonora (Highway 49 south or shortcut via Parrotts Ferry Road). Adventist Health Rapid Care (walk-in) clinics are located in Angel's Camp and Sonora.
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Operated By:	US Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathway Pines, take Highway 4 east 19 miles and turn left on Black Springs Road (Forest Road 7N23). Campground is ½ mile on left.

General Notes:

Eight campsites with fire rings and picnic tables.

The RV/Trailer maximum length is 60 feet.

No garbage service; pack it in, pack it out.

Each site has a bear box; please store food and anything else with an odor in the bear box.

The Black Springs OHV staging area located next to the campground is for day-use only.

Accessibility:

Campground has ADA accessible sites.