Hell Hole Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Hell Hole Campground is a National Forest campground near Georgetown, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Georgetown, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency

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: 5,180 ft

39.0705, -120.4166 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hell Hole Campground?

No. Hell Hole Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Is there drinking water at Hell Hole Campground?

Yes, Hell Hole Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Hell Hole Campground?

Hell Hole Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hell Hole Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Hell Hole Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 16 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 19 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 25 miles), and Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.