Upper Hole Campground

in Eldorado National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Upper Hole Campground

This facility is only accessible by boat or trail. Location: 22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road, and 29 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2 (Eleven Pines road) to Hell Hole Reservoir, then 3 miles southeast by boat or hiking trail. Upper Hell Hole Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.

Before you go

Season

June – October

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

No fee

Hours

The campground is generally open between May 15th and September15th. These dates are affected by snowfall.

Restrictions

There is no piped water available at the campground. Lake water is available close by but should be boiled before using. Water quality testing is not performed on open water sources. • Do not feed the animals. • Please keep family pets on a leash at all times. • Use only dead and down wood for your campfires. • Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving. • Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire • restrictions. • Pack it in, pack it out. • CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps, and garbage contained. • Watch for rattlesnakes.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.