Herring Reservoir campground
Herring Reservoir
The campground provides a range of amenities for campers' convenience. Visitors can enjoy clean restrooms, showers, and potable water facilities. Additionally, there are picnic tables, fire rings, and BBQ grills available for campers to use. Herring Reservoir camping area is known for its abundant wildlife and picturesque views, offering a great opportunity for fishing, birdwatching, and hiking. It is important to be cautious of the local wildlife and follow all regulations to ensure their safety and preservation.
The best time of year to visit Herring Reservoir camping area is during the spring or fall seasons when the weather is pleasant and the campground is less crowded. It is advisable to check weather conditions before planning a trip, as the area can be affected by occasional rainstorms. Overall, Herring Reservoir camping area offers a serene escape for camping enthusiasts, providing essential amenities and opportunities to connect with nature.
What's on-site at Herring Reservoir
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Herring Reservoir, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herring Creek Reservoir Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Herring Reservoir Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Herring Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Herring Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Cascade Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Herring Reservoir -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 144 cfs | → |
| Eleanor C Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 440 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Nr Early Intake Ca | 581 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Dion R Holm Ph | 1,720 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Herring Reservoir -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Gianelli Meadow | 3.5 in | 1.7 in | → |
| Bloods Creek | 0.3 in | -0.2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lower Kibbie | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Horse Meadows | 19.2 in | -3.2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Deadman Ck Near Kennedy Meadows - Sonora Pass | 10.8 in | -2.7 in | → |
| Black Springs | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Emigrant
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park
- Wilderness Mokelumne
- Toiyabe National Forest
- Wilderness Carson-Iceberg
- Wildlife Area Slinkard / Little Antelope
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Bell Creek Headwaters To One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead
- State Highway 108 To Donnell Reservoir
- One-Tenth Mile Upstream Of Crabtree Trailhead To 0.15 Mile Downstream Of Road 4n26b
- Confluence With Clark Fork To Donnell Reservoir
- 0.15 Mile Downstream From Road 4n26b To Confluence With Lilly Creek
- Lilly Creek (Source At Chewing Gum Lake And Y Meadow Lake) To One-Tenth Mile Downstream Of Coffin Hollow
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Herring Reservoir as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Herring Reservoir
Can I make reservations at Herring Reservoir?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Herring Reservoir?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Herring Reservoir.