Wench Creek
Wench Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.89028, -120.37722
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 831-245-6891
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Wench Creek
Overview Wench Creek Campground is located in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest on the east shore of Union Valley Reservoir. The campground has 2 group campsites and several single family campsites. Plenty of water activities await at this reservoir in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Union Valley Bike Trail and Bassi Falls Hiking Trail are worth exploring. The Union Valley Trail runs right through Wench Creek. Recreation The Union Valley Bike Trail spans 4.8 miles with an easy climb of 300 feet. The trail connects campgrounds on the east side of the lake, starting from Wench Creek on to the Jones Fork Campground. Interpretive signs along the trail tell the story of the use and development of water resources in Union Valley. This trail can be used by both hikers and bikers. Anglers delight in seeking kokanee salmon, rainbow, brown, small mouth bass and mackinaw trout. The reservoir also offers opportunities for swimming, water skiing and boating. Boat ramps are located near Sunset and Yellowjacket Campgrounds. Facilities Firewood is available for a fee and it is possible to moor boats on the shoreline. Amenities include grills, fire rings, drinking water, picnic tables and both vault toilets. Electric hook-ups are not available. Single family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One group site is tent-only, and the other is a standard site for tents, RVs, or trailers. Each group site can accommodate up to 50 people (more campground details). Natural
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 16 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 344 designated routes (460 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wench Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Wench Creek Cg | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Yellow Jacket Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Wench Creek Group | National forest group campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Yellowjacket Cg | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Azalea Cove Cg | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.