Shingle Springs Trailhead

Plan a visit

Requirements and current conditions

Dated area restriction

Recorded for: Cherry Lake

Activities

camping
cooking
building campfire
storing fuel

Exemptions

specifically exempting FS-7700-48 permit
official-duty officer or organized rescue/fire force

Extent

National Forest lands at, below or within 100 feet above high-water mark; Cherry Lake island

High water elevation feet

4702

Not general campground closure

Yes

Order

STF-16-2025-01

Evidence and sources (1)

Claim effective interval: 2025-01-27 to 2026-12-31

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-stanislaus-cherry-lake, scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Signed STF-16-2025-01 p1 and map p2 prohibit camping, cooking, campfire building and fuel storage on National Forest lands at/below or within 100 feet above the 4,702-foot Cherry Lake high-water mark, and on its island. Effective January 27, 2025–December 31, 2026.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Dated road restriction

Recorded for: Cherry Lake

Effect on selected trailhead access

recheck actual approach; not assumed

Exemptions

specifically exempting FS-7700-48 permit
official-duty officer or organized rescue/fire force

Extent

1N14Y junction to terminus

Order

STF-16-2026-06

Prohibition

being on the specified road

Road

1N98

Evidence and sources (1)

Claim effective interval: 2026-06-01 to 2027-05-31

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-stanislaus-cherry-lake, scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Signed STF-16-2026-06 prohibits being on 1N98 from its 1N14Y junction to its terminus June 1, 2026–May 31, 2027. This is not a blanket closure of 1N04, 1N14Y, Shingle Springs or all Cherry Lake access.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Dated water advisory report

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current service and safety: recheck; bring potable water
Notice: boil tap water or use bottled water
Notice date: 2025-07-03
Reported hazard: positive E. coli sample
Rescission status: not established

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The same USFS page retains a July 3, 2025 boil-water notice following a positive E. coli sample. No rescission is shown in the reviewed page; no present water-safety conclusion is made.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
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Published booking conditions

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Availability

unknown

Electric hookups

First come payment

cash
check

First come sites reported

Yes

Product id

234756

Reservation url

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234756

Vehicle advisory

trailers/fifth wheels discouraged; motorhomes over 24 ft discouraged

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Cherry Valley accepts reservations through Recreation.gov and also lists first-come single-family sites and walk-ins payable by cash/check. No electric hookups. The overview discourages trailers/fifth wheels and motorhomes over 24 feet.
Publisher
Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest

Published camping fee

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Additional fees and taxes: Yes
Current price: unresolved
Reported usd per night: 41
Section: overview

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The USFS Cherry Valley page overview separately says $41 per night plus fees and taxes, while its fee panel lists $29/$58.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published camping fee

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current price: recheck
Other type: double
Other usd: 58
Payment: see booking terms
Section: fee panel
Single usd: 29

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground fee panel reports $29 single / $58 double.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
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2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Getting there

Pretrip access recheck

Recorded for: Shingle Springs Trailhead

Current status

unknown

Required

Yes

Topics

roads and seasonal access
signed orders
permit pickup
parking and facilities

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Confirm current roads, closures, parking, facilities and permit pickup before travel. Historical directions and map lines do not establish present access.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Routes and geography

Trailhead identity

Recorded for: Shingle Springs Trailhead

Confusable entry: Lake Eleanor/Cherry Lake lower trailhead
Current access: unknown
Name: Shingle Springs Trailhead

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
2010 map southern panel and 2012 mileage table name Shingle Springs; it is distinct from the lower Cherry Lake/Lake Eleanor access.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Facilities and services

Nearby named facility recheck

Recorded for: Shingle Springs Trailhead

Booking availability: unknown
Campground distinct from trailhead: Yes
Campground id: campground-emigrant-cherry-valley
Walking connector: not reviewed

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Official campground directions place Cherry Valley Campground near Cherry Lake. It is a campground option for the southern access area, not the trailhead itself.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published campground inventory

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current operation: unknown
Individual sites: see linked inventory
Reported site count: Unknown
Reported walk in sites: not specified

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS campground page identifies Cherry Valley Campground near Cherry Lake, with a hiking connection to the lake; no precise trailhead connector is established.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
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Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published campground occupancy

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Designated sites only: Yes
Individual double site limits: see individual inventory
Single site people: 6
Stay limit days: 14

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS restrictions require designated sites, six people per single site and a maximum fourteen-day campground stay.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
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Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published site inventory count

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Listed site numbers: 002–046
Reported double: 5
Reported single: 41
Reviewed individual listings: 45
Unmatched number: 001
Unmatched status: unknown

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Recreation.gov overview reports 41 single and five double family sites. Its linked inventory exposes 45 individual pages numbered 002–046; absence of 001 does not establish closure or nonexistence.
Publisher
Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest

Published water service report

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current confirmation: required
Reported: potable water not available
Section: amenities

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground amenities panel says potable water is not available.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published water service report

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current flow: unknown
Potability: not established
Reported: no water service; bring potable water
Section: Current Conditions

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground Current Conditions reports no water service and instructs visitors to bring potable water.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published water service report

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current availability: unresolved
Reported: drinking water available
Section: booking overview

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Recreation.gov Cherry Valley overview says drinking water is available; this conflicts with the manager page no-water-service statement.
Publisher
Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest

Reported campground operator

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Booking url: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234756
Operator: American Land & Leisure

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS identifies American Land & Leisure as the permitted campground operator.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Reported restroom type

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current availability: unknown
Section: amenities
Type: flush toilets

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground amenities reports flush toilets.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
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Observed at
Unknown
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2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Reported restroom type

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current availability: unknown
Section: overview
Type: vault toilets

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground overview reports vault toilets.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

More planning facts

Pretrip area orders recheck

Recorded for: Cherry Lake

Current status: unknown
Do not generalize to all access: Yes
Required: Yes

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-stanislaus-cherry-lake, scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Recheck current Cherry-area signed orders and their maps, including 1N98 and lake-shore restrictions; expiration is not evidence of reopening or permission.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published operating season

Recorded for: Cherry Valley Campground

Current operation: recheck
Reported season: May–September

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS published season for Cherry Valley Campground is May–September. This is a seasonal report, not verified operation.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Before you go

These open questions need confirmation; Wayproof does not fill them with guesses.

What Cherry Valley water, price and inventory can be relied on?

Manager page: no water service plus retained 2025 boil notice; booking page: drinking water available. Manager overview: $41 plus fees/taxes; fee table: $29 single/$58 double. Overview inventory totals 46; only 45 numbered pages were exposed. Confirm water, rates, operation and site 001; do not infer a closed or missing site.

Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.

Published booking conditions

Availability

unknown

Electric hookups

First come payment

cash
check

First come sites reported

Yes

Product id

234756

Reservation url

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234756

Vehicle advisory

trailers/fifth wheels discouraged; motorhomes over 24 ft discouraged

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Cherry Valley accepts reservations through Recreation.gov and also lists first-come single-family sites and walk-ins payable by cash/check. No electric hookups. The overview discourages trailers/fifth wheels and motorhomes over 24 feet.
Publisher
Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest

Published camping fee

Additional fees and taxes: Yes
Current price: unresolved
Reported usd per night: 41
Section: overview

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The USFS Cherry Valley page overview separately says $41 per night plus fees and taxes, while its fee panel lists $29/$58.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published site inventory count

Listed site numbers: 002–046
Reported double: 5
Reported single: 41
Reviewed individual listings: 45
Unmatched number: 001
Unmatched status: unknown

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Recreation.gov overview reports 41 single and five double family sites. Its linked inventory exposes 45 individual pages numbered 002–046; absence of 001 does not establish closure or nonexistence.
Publisher
Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest

Published camping fee

Current price: recheck
Other type: double
Other usd: 58
Payment: see booking terms
Section: fee panel
Single usd: 29

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground fee panel reports $29 single / $58 double.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published water service report

Current availability: unresolved
Reported: drinking water available
Section: booking overview

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Recreation.gov Cherry Valley overview says drinking water is available; this conflicts with the manager page no-water-service statement.
Publisher
Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov / Stanislaus National Forest

Dated water advisory report

Current service and safety: recheck; bring potable water
Notice: boil tap water or use bottled water
Notice date: 2025-07-03
Reported hazard: positive E. coli sample
Rescission status: not established

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The same USFS page retains a July 3, 2025 boil-water notice following a positive E. coli sample. No rescission is shown in the reviewed page; no present water-safety conclusion is made.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

What access is usable at shingle springs?

Confirm current vehicle access, primitive trail conditions where applicable, facilities, water and overnight limits. No unreviewed road or parking connector is asserted.

Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.

Pretrip access recheck

Current status

unknown

Required

Yes

Topics

roads and seasonal access
signed orders
permit pickup
parking and facilities

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Confirm current roads, closures, parking, facilities and permit pickup before travel. Historical directions and map lines do not establish present access.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest

Which Cherry-area restrictions affect this itinerary?

Match the actual roads and proposed camp against current signed maps. The 1N98 closure is bounded; the lake-shore order does not close every campground or the whole region. Expiration does not establish permission.

Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.

Pretrip area orders recheck

Current status: unknown
Do not generalize to all access: Yes
Required: Yes

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-waterbody-stanislaus-cherry-lake, scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Recheck current Cherry-area signed orders and their maps, including 1N98 and lake-shore restrictions; expiration is not evidence of reopening or permission.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Which facilities and terms can be relied on at Cherry Valley Campground?

Published hydrant inventory does not establish current flow or potable supply; the amenities panel says no potable water. Overview vault toilets and amenities flush toilets conflict. The page and booking service disagree on water, fees and season; no live campsite availability has been checked. Confirm with the operator.

Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.

Published camping fee

Current price: recheck
Other type: double
Other usd: 58
Payment: see booking terms
Section: fee panel
Single usd: 29

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground fee panel reports $29 single / $58 double.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published campground inventory

Current operation: unknown
Individual sites: see linked inventory
Reported site count: Unknown
Reported walk in sites: not specified

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS campground page identifies Cherry Valley Campground near Cherry Lake, with a hiking connection to the lake; no precise trailhead connector is established.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
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Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Reported restroom type

Current availability: unknown
Section: amenities
Type: flush toilets

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground amenities reports flush toilets.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Reported restroom type

Current availability: unknown
Section: overview
Type: vault toilets

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground overview reports vault toilets.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published water service report

Current confirmation: required
Reported: potable water not available
Section: amenities

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground amenities panel says potable water is not available.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
Observer / attribution
Wayproof primary-source, map and source-feature review
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-10-06T20:36:35+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

Published water service report

Current flow: unknown
Potability: not established
Reported: no water service; bring potable water
Section: Current Conditions

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-campground-emigrant-cherry-valley, scope-emigrant-shingle-springs

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
USFS Cherry Valley Campground Current Conditions reports no water service and instructs visitors to bring potable water.
Publisher
USDA Forest Service
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Unknown
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Observation details · Source details · Original source: USDA Forest Service

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