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.
Wakalu Hep Yo Campground and surrounding area
General Information
May - Late fall
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Senior and Access America the Beautiful and Golden passes accepted, reduces camping fee to half-price per night.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $35 per night
The Forest Service operates the WakaLu Hep Yo Campground and charges the following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $30 per night and fee raises to $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. Pass number must be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.322117
Longitude: -120.218441
Directions
Take Highway 4 to Dorrington; turn onto Boards Crossing Road and continue five miles northeast to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Outdoor Science and Learning
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
