Upper Hole Campground
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.