Herring Reservoir

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Herring Reservoir is a National Forest campground near Pinecrest, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Pinecrest, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $20 per night

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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets and fire rings.

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,335 ft

38.2488, -119.9363 in Tuolumne. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Herring Reservoir?

No. Herring Reservoir 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 Herring Reservoir?

Camping at Herring Reservoir costs Single Site: $20 per night.

Who manages Herring Reservoir?

Herring Reservoir is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Herring Reservoir

More campgrounds: camping near Pinecrest and campgrounds in Tuolumne.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $20 per night
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