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Waka Lu Hep Yo
FSU.S. Forest Service — Dorrington · California · Stanislaus National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Stanislaus National Forest |
| Location | Dorrington · California · Stanislaus National Forest · 38.32212, -120.21844 · Map |
| Sites | 5 public sites counted from the federal listing — 5 rv nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 5 sites Water hookups at 0 of 5 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 5 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 5 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 30 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 5 sites · 30 ft: 5 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | 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. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 5 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 5 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Campground hostRiver accessVault toiletsWater spigots |
| Phone | 209-795-1381 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-30.
From the official listing
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, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Waka Lu Hep Yo
Dorrington · California · Stanislaus National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Dorrington · California · Stanislaus National Forest |
| Fees | 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 Beaut… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 30 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 5 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10357105 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.