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Holcomb Valley Climbers Camp

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Holcomb Valley Climbers Camp is located in California

Coordinates

34.3036801137123 N
116.88121865368032 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Seychelle R.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 1, 2024

Quiet forest

Forest setting, no one around when we went. Definitely need a 4x4 or all wheel drive vehicle on some of the roads. Was a great experience.

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Month of VisitFebruary

edward W.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 8, 2023

Site of gold discovery in the 1800s.

If you’re into panning for gold you just might find some along Holcomb Creek. There are active claims in the area so be respectful. Once you leave the pavement the going gets slower along the trails. You definitely need a high clearance vehicle. There are campgrounds in the area and also yellow post campsites. There wasn’t many other vehicles around the times I’ve been out there. Nice scenery and peaceful.

SiteI camped along Holcomb Creek

Month of VisitJuly

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Mister Linh

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 22, 2023

Quite a few spots

Quite a crowd with the limited spots here. Some were quite close to one another.

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Month of VisitNovember

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seth B.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2022

OFF THE GRID

Arriving at the campground, the deposit place, obviously on weekends we were not thrilled by everyone around us, as well as the loud noise until past the curfew. So we decided the next day to go a little further in the woods where you’re no longer in the campground base. So this is called wild camping. And that was amazing not a single sound far from everybody, off the grid.

We went in April, and still had a little bit of snow. All the trail roads are mostly for 4 x 4 vehicles that really enjoy just going at it throughout the day. A lot of fun to witness that. The wild hikes surrounding the campground are really fun. Just remember where you camped. It seems like fires aren’t allowed during certain periods. Just be aware, we brought our own off the ground stove. And it was perfectly fine.

Month of VisitMay

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Leslie R.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2018

unlimited backcountry camping

Because the National forest allows dispersed camping, as long as your off the roads and trails, the camping spots are unlimited. We like coming here if we want to be guaranteed a spot, no early arrivals or reservations needed. Dogs are allowed, and the trails in the area are dog-friendly.

Leslie R.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2018

Dispersed camping for rock climbers

It is a free campground, first come first serve. There are no developed facilities (i.e., no firepits, outhouses, etc.) but it is beautiful and there are plenty of flat places to set up a tent. This area is used almost exclusively by rock climbers, but anyone is welcomed. As long as you follow the guidelines for the area, you can set up your tent anywhere you see a spot.

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