Upper Hole Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,640 ft
Elevation

This facility is only accessible by boat or trail.

Location: 22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road, and 29 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2 (Eleven Pines road) to Hell Hole Reservoir, then 3 miles southeast by boat or hiking trail.

Upper 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

39.08190, -120.35788 · 39°4'54.8"N 120°21'28.4"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
Precip in12.210.810.35.13.51.20.20.30.94.27.712.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 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 Upper Hole Campground

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • No fee

Restrictions:

  • There is no piped water available at the campground. Lake water is available close by but should be boiled before using. Water quality testing is not performed on open water sources.
  • Do not feed the animals.
  • Please keep family pets on a leash at all times.
  • Use only dead and down wood for your campfires.
  • Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving.
  • Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire
  • restrictions.
  • Pack it in, pack it out.
  • CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps, and garbage contained.
  • Watch for rattlesnakes.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Upper Hole Campground

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

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