Hell Hole Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,180 ft
Elevation

Location: 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.

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.
 

The facts

  • Season: June – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

39.07048, -120.41661 · 39°4'13.7"N 120°24'59.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in12.210.810.35.13.51.20.20.30.94.27.712.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hell Hole Campground

Can you reserve a site at Hell Hole Campground?
No. Hell Hole Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Hell Hole Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hell Hole Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $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.

Restrictions:

  • Do not feed the animals.
  • Trailers are not recommended due to limited parking space.
  • 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.
  • Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions.
  • Use Check out time is 1:00 p.m.
  • CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps and garbage contained.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Hell Hole Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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