Moore Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Moore Creek is a National Forest campground near Calaveras, 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
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,252 ft
38.4799, -120.2662 in Calaveras. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Moore Creek?
No. Moore Creek 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 Moore Creek?
Camping at Moore Creek is free.
Who manages Moore Creek?
Moore Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Moore Creek
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Moore Creek, in a straight line: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Mokelumne Campground 
South Shore Campground 
Bear River Group
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
South Shore Campground - Sites
- 21
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Bear River Group - Sites
- 4
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Calaveras and campgrounds in Calaveras.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01