Hole-in-the-Ground

Accessible via a 3-mile dirt road off Highway 172, Hole-in-the-Ground operates as a US Forest Service campground within Lassen National Forest. The site sits along Mill Creek and provides vault toilets, drinking water, and allows alcohol, though pets are prohibited. Both drive-in and walk-in camping options accommodate visitors to this forested location.

Recent reports indicate the campground lacks cell service for Verizon users and may have limited signage or fee collection infrastructure during early season periods. Mill Creek's water levels can vary significantly, affecting fishing and swimming opportunities. Campers exploring the area can also consider campsites near Mill Creek for additional forest-based options.

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Location

Public Campground

Hole-in-the-Ground is located in California

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

40.309813 N
121.560859 W

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Connectivity

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    No Coverage
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    Verizon
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Connectivity

Presented byT-MobileT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

Contact

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Reviewed Jun. 1, 2023

First camper of the year??

This spot wasn’t on The Dyrt, but it was on my map & signs pointed the way. Off 172, 3 miles via easy dirt road, then down to Mill Creek. When I arrived, a CDC/CalFire crew was finishing up. Camps raked & wood rounds stacked, ready for summer. A few vault toilets, but no ‘papers’ have been delivered yet. In fact there no signage at all yet (envelopes, fee info, etc). Mill Creek was bank-to-bank & blown out, so no fishing/swimming. No cell (Verizon) A beautiful & secluded spot. Had the place to myself.

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  • Review photo of Hole-in-the-Ground by Greg B., June 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Hole-in-the-Ground by Greg B., June 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Hole-in-the-Ground by Greg B., June 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hole-in-the-Ground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hole-in-the-Ground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Hole-in-the-Ground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.