Hole-in-the-Ground Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping
Hole-in-the-Ground Campground in CA
CampgroundUSFS
17 mi from Chester
Maps 4,269 ft
Campground closed
Site closed due to damage from the Park Fire. Entering the area is prohibited until further notice.
$12 per nightOpen 5/1-9/30First-come, first-served
VerizonNONE
AT&TSTRONG
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Moderate
- Road difficulty 2 of 5: a moderate drive in.
- Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, gravel, pitching to 16%.
Setting
Some privacy
Closed for 2026 season due to Park Fire damage. When operational (May–September): 13 sites nestled in a steep, tree-covered draw alongside Mill Creek, max 8 people and 1 vehicle per site. Each site has picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and potable water. Shorter travel trailers only. $12/night. Lassen National Forest.
- Moderately separated here.
- Turner Mountain stands 2,620 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 46–69°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 49 of 100.
Tree cover68%30m sat. est.