Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).
Waka Lu Hep Yo
FS USDA Forest Service · Dorrington, CA · Developed
Conditions
Road Access
Paved
Driveway Surface
Paved
Season
Seasonal Closure
Campfires
Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length
30 ft
Features
Rig Size
Back In Only
Hookup
Dry Camping
Access
Paved Access
Style
Reservable
Campground Stats
| Total Sites | 5 |
| RV Sites | 5 |
| Sites Accepting RVs | 5 |
| Overnight Sites | 5 |
| Max RV Length | 30 ft |
| Back-In Sites | 5 |
| Surface | Paved |
Location
Description
Overview
For over 2000 years the Miwuk people lived seasonally in this canyon, gathering food, and fishing the river. The Miwuk word WaKaLuu means river and Hep Yoo describes an untamed or wild force of nature. This beautiful campground is set in mature conifer and oak forest on the North Fork Stanislaus River.
Directions
Take Highway 4 to Dorrington; turn onto Boards Crossing Road and continue five miles northeast to the campground. The campground entrance is on the left before the Stanislaus River bridge.
Details
| Fee | Reservations required via Recreation.gov The Forest Service operates the WakaLu Hep Yo Campground and charges the following fees: $35 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping. |
| Phone | 209-795-1381 |
| Reservable | Yes |
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