Pacific Valley
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Pacific Valley is a National Forest campground near Bear Valley, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,000 ft
38.5142, -119.9011 in Alpine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Pacific Valley?
No. Pacific Valley is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Pacific Valley?
Camping at Pacific Valley is free.
Is there drinking water at Pacific Valley?
Yes, Pacific Valley has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Pacific Valley?
Pacific Valley is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Pacific Valley
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Pacific Valley, in a straight line: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
- Sites
- 8
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $31 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Bear Valley and campgrounds in Alpine.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30