Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell

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Hidden Valley Campground

44 sites · $12.50–$25 · First come, first served · RVs to 24 ft

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About Hidden Valley

The Hidden Valley Campground has 44 sites. There are pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits. There is no water so bring plenty of your own. To secure a campsite, 1. Locate an empty campsite. 2. Occupy the site (set up a tent or leave personal items to show site occupancy). 3. Proceed immediately to an entrance station to complete registration and pay. You must pay for the site within one hour of set up. If arriving after entrance stations close, payment may be delayed until the following morning.

Photos

A pit toilet, information board, emergency phone and a path.
Hidden Valley has 44 Campsites and is a popular campground. · NPS/Brad Sutton
A tent, fire pit, picnic table are in a campsite surrounded by boulders.
Campsites at Hidden Valley are surrounded by large boulder outcrops. · NPS/Hannah Schwalbe
A Campground Board in the foreground with a parking lot in the background.
Hidden Valley has a medium sized parking lot. The Hidden Valley Campground area is a popular spot, especially for climbers. · NPS/Brad Sutton
Two climbers are climbing on rocks behind a tent set up in a Hidden Valley Campsite.
The Hidden Valley Campground is located in a popular climbing area. There are many climbing and bouldering routes right next to campsites. · NPS/Hannah Schwalbe
An RV is parked at a campsite in Hidden Valley.
Both RVs and tents are allowed in Hidden Valley. RVs and trailers may not exceed a combined maximum length of 25 ft at Hidden Valley Campground. · NPS/Brad Sutton

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Clear
Wed, Nov 11
Tonight
47°F
Clear
Sunny
Thu, Nov 12
Day
70°F
Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
44°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunny
Fri, Nov 13
Day
64°F
Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
40°F
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Sat, Nov 14
Day
60°F
Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
39°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
61°F
Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and may cool to around 75°F (24°C) at night. Weather can change quickly. Check a weather forecast before camping.

Rules

Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before purchasing your permit. A vehicle towing a trailer, popup, tent trailer, or fifth wheel, or a motorhome towing a vehicle, is considered two vehicles. Camping fees must be paid within one hour of selecting a campsite. Check in and check out are at noon. There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May. All tents, tarps, and other camping equipment must be set up within 25 feet (7.6 m) of the picnic table or fire grate. Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it. Any scented or odorous items, including sunscreen and toiletries, must be secured as if they were food. Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant. Holding or reserving campsites for persons not present is not allowed. Pets must remain on leash at all times and may not be left unattended. No slacklines in campgrounds.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.