Waka Lu Hep Yo
Campground · California · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 5
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 4,016 ft
- Elevation
Overview
For over 2000 years the Miwuk people lived seasonally in this canyon, gathering food, and fishing the river. The Miwuk word WaKaLuu means river and Hep Yoo describes an untamed or wild force of nature. This beautiful campground is set in mature conifer and oak forest on the North Fork Stanislaus River.
The facts
- 5 bookable sites
- 5 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Waka Lu Hep Yo
Site types
- 5 RV Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
5 campsites at Waka Lu Hep Yo
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Waka Lu Hep Yo | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 3 | Waka Lu Hep Yo | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 4 | Waka Lu Hep Yo | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 5 | Waka Lu Hep Yo | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 6 | Waka Lu Hep Yo | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Take Highway 4 to Dorrington; turn onto Boards Crossing Road and continue five miles northeast to the campground. The campground entrance is on the left before the Stanislaus River bridge.
38.32212, -120.21844 · 38°19'19.6"N 120°13'6.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 46 | 49 | 54 | 63 | 73 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 64 | 52 | 44 |
| Low °F | 30 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 34 | 30 |
| Precip in | 10.6 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 5.2 | 9.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Reservations required via Recreation.gov The Forest Service operates the WakaLu Hep Yo Campground and charges the following fees: $35 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. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Waka Lu Hep Yo
- Can you reserve a site at Waka Lu Hep Yo?
- Yes, Waka Lu Hep Yo is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Waka Lu Hep Yo have?
- 5 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Waka Lu Hep Yo?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Waka Lu Hep Yo?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Waka Lu Hep Yo.
- Does Waka Lu Hep Yo have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Waka Lu Hep Yo?
- Campfires are allowed at Waka Lu Hep Yo. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Waka Lu Hep Yo
- Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest) 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground 0.1 mi · Campground
- Black Springs OHV Area 4.2 mi · Facility
- Sand Bar Flat Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
- Beardsley Dam Campground 10.9 mi · Campground
- Mokelumne Campground 11.2 mi · Campground
- Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive Trailhead 11.2 mi · Facility
- White Azalea Campground 11.5 mi · Campground
- Stanislaus River Campground 11.6 mi · Campground
- Crandall / Deer Creek 12.1 mi · Facility
- Highway 4 Corridor 12.2 mi · Facility
- TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground 12.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 209-795-1381
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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