Wakalu Hep Yoo Campground is located at the Sourgrass Recreation Area along the Stanislaus River, south of Dorrington. The campground was built after a destructive mudslide swept through the area in 1997. The 49 campsites are well shaded under mature conifers and oaks and close enough to the river for campers to be lulled asleep at night by its gentle sounds.
Wakalu Hep Yoo Campground (which means Wild River) honors the site's Miwuk Native American heritage with many cultural and interpretive programs through the summer. The nearby river offers great fishing. Swimming is hazardous when currents are swift.
| Wakalu Hep Yoo Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Wakalu Hep Yoo Campground Location: | Five miles south of Highway 4 at Dorrington on Boards Crossing - Sourgrass Road |
| Elevation: | 4,000 feet |
| Miles/Driving time: | Stockton - 82 miles, 1:47 |
| Campground Open: | Mid-May through October, depending on weather |
| Number of Sites: | 49 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2, fee for 2nd vehicle |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Stanislaus National Forest |
| Calaveras Ranger District: | (209) 795-1381 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations: | Wakalu Hep Yoo Campground campsites are all first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 20 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $30 |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Wakalu Hep Yoo Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush and vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes |
| Dump Station: | Located at campground entrance |
| Attractions near Wakalu Hep Yoo Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Wakalu Hep Yoo Campground
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