Area Status: Temporarily Closed 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. At a Glance Current Conditions: Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4)

Please be self-reliant by bringing your own soap, hand sanitizer, toilet tissue, and drinking water, as some services may not be available, and social distancing will be important. Trash removal is limited - pack and take all your trash and waste with you when you leave! Water is on. Reservations: No reservations; first-come, first-served. Area Amenities: Interpretive Site,Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking Fees $20 per night Open Season: May - Late fall Best Season: Summer, early fall Busiest Season: Mid-June to mid-August Closest Towns: Emergency medical services available at the Arnold Medical Clinic in the Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold, or at Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital in San Andreas (Highway 49). Gas, groceries, camping supplies are available in Arnold and Camp Connell. Water: Potable, seasonal Restroom: Flush and vault Passes: Senior and Access America the Beautiful and Golden passes accepted, reduces camping fee to half-price per night. Operated By: Forest Service - Campground Host on-site General Information Directions: Take Highway 4 to Dorrington; turn onto Boards Crossing Road and continue five miles northeast to the campground.

General Notes: Wakalu Hep Yo Campground is located within the Sourgrass Recreation Area; facilities include a picnic/day use area, river shore trails, and whitewater boat launch.

Recreation Map Map showing recreational areas. Map Information Activities

Camping & Cabins SHOW SHOW Campground Camping No. of Sites 49 RV Camping General Info: General Notes Wakalu Hep Yo Campground is located within the Sourgrass Recreation Area; facilities include a picnic/day use area, river shore trails, and whitewater boat launch.

Size Restrictions May accommodate RVs up to 50 feet in length.

Fishing SHOW SHOW River and Stream Fishing Nearby river fishing Current Conditions: The river can be treacherous. Please be aware that the current is swift and water levels can fluctuate. Swimming is not recommended.

Outdoor Learning SHOW SHOW Visitor Programs A variety of programs are offered in the summer for both children and adults. Many focus on local Native American culture including flint-knapping demonstrations, basket weaving classes, traditional games, plant and animal uses, and talks on the cultural history of the campground site. Other offerings include live wildlife presentations, a fish-printing craft activity, and Junior Rangers. For details, please visit the the Outdoor Learning page for program guides and a calendar of events. Amenities Picnic tables Drinking water Interpretive Site Visitor interpretive programs are offered in the summer. Toilets with showers Parking Tent camping Accessible partially accessible Camping trailer