Upper Hell Hole Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Upper 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: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,640 ft

39.0819, -120.3579 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Upper Hell Hole Campground?

No. Upper Hell Hole Campground 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 Upper Hell Hole Campground?

Camping at Upper Hell Hole Campground is free.

Who manages Upper Hell Hole Campground?

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

Around Upper Hell Hole Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Upper Hell Hole Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 13 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 21 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 22 miles), and Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.