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Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground
3 mi northeast of Dorrington, CA · Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground
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.
- Fees: The Forest Service operates the WakaLu Hep Yo Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $30 per night…
- Season: May – Late fall
- Managed by: USFS - Stanislaus National Forest
- Where: 3 mi northeast of Dorrington, CA · 38.32267, -120.21712
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 6N80 | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| FR 6N58 | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 5.9 mi |
| 16EV446 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.9 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Water fill-up: 14.3 mi
Propane: 14.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 2 mi E of Dorrington 1.8 mi
- Black Springs Ohv Campground 4 mi
- Lone Snag 4.9 mi
- Stanislaus View 5.1 mi
- Oak Hollow Campground 5.3 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi S of Dorrington 5.7 mi