Dispersed Camping in Fresno County, California
Showing 180 locations in Fresno County.
3/4 Mile Turnout & E Kings Canyon Road
A large dirt and native-material turnout located along Highway 180 near the entrance of Kings Canyon National Park. This corridor provides easy access to level parking areas with scenic views of Cedarbrook and the surrounding pine forests.
4th of July Camp Road Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service road corridor in the Sierra National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. This area features beautiful pine-covered surroundings typical of the Sierra Nevada range.
Aholul Group Campground
A spacious, reservation-only group campground featuring two walk-in tent sites that can accommodate up to 300 people, boasting dramatic sunset views over the gorge. A large paved parking lot provides ample room for large motorhomes and trailers, making it suitable for larger group gatherings. Facilities include drinking water, garbage cans, and vault toilets.
Azalea Campground
Azalea Campground is a large developed campground nestled in a scenic mixed pine and giant sequoia forest within Kings Canyon National Park. Located within walking distance of Grant Grove Village, it offers direct access to hiking trails and landmarks like the General Grant Tree. The campground features paved parking pads, flush toilets, and potable water, though many sites are notably sloped.
Azalea Creek Road Dispersed
This Sierra National Forest corridor provides quiet dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road near the Coyote Trailhead. It is ideal for standard rigs during the dry season, with several pullouts available.
Bear Wallow Camping Area
A dispersed camping area located off road ZZ68 near the Kings River. It features spaced-out dirt clearings suitable for self-contained campers seeking a more secluded forest stay.
Blackrock Campground
A peaceful Forest Service campground located in the Sierra National Forest. Surrounded by towering pines and situated near beautiful natural landmarks, this campground offers standard sites accessible by standard passenger cars.
Blizzard Camp
Blizzard Camp is a primitive Forest Service camp located in the Sierra National Forest near the Woodchuck Trailhead and Wishon Reservoir, offering a rustic staging point for wilderness exploration.
BLM Land near Auberry, CA
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BLM Land near Squaw Valley, CA
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BLM Primitive Road Corridor
A rugged and remote BLM primitive road corridor offering dispersed camping in the foothill country near Auberry. Navigating this route requires a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle due to its rough, unmaintained dirt surface.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a primitive Bureau of Land Management road near Squaw Valley. The terrain is typical of dry California foothills with scattered oaks and brush.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A rugged primitive road corridor on Bureau of Land Management territory offering isolated, dispersed camping options near Red Mountain.
BLM Primitive Road
This primitive BLM road corridor near Auberry provides dispersed camping opportunities on public land. The area features a typical Sierra foothills chaparral and oak-pine woodland setting close to Fowler Mountain.
Blowdown Plantation Spur T1 Dispersed
A quiet native-dirt forest spur located in the Sierra National Forest near Huntington Lake. It offers rustic dispersed camping surrounded by pine trees with easy access to nearby recreational spots.
Bonito Way Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Bonito Way, offering shaded pull-outs in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Auberry.
C.H. Wallow Rest Area
A paved highway rest area along the freeway offering convenient short-term parking with 24-hour restrooms and picnic facilities. It is a highly exposed and very loud location due to the proximity of the highway and adjacent railway tracks.
Camp Chawanakee
A private Boy Scouts of America camp located on the shores of Shaver Lake, reserved strictly for registered scouts and authorized youth organizations.
Camp Four and a Half Cabin
A historic USFS ranger cabin built in 1957, restored as an overnight public rental. Located along the Kings River above Pine Flat Reservoir, it offers scenic views and private water access.
Camp Four Road Dispersed
This dirt road in the Sierra National Forest offers scenic dispersed camping options amidst pine and sequoia trees. The route is accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes under normal dry conditions.
Camp Kern BSA
A private youth camp operated by the Boy Scouts of America near Huntington Lake. Access is strictly restricted to authorized scouting groups and members.
Camp Mirimichi
A private organizational camp located off Forest Service Road 8S22 near Huntington Lake. This site is reserved for registered groups and is not open to general public dispersed camping.
Camp Oljato
A historic youth camp facility located on the shores of Huntington Lake, operating under a special-use forest permit. Access is limited to registered youth groups and camp staff.
Cascadel Road T2 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Cascadel Road T2 within the Sierra National Forest. The native material road is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Catavee Campground
A forested developed campground situated on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. It offers convenient access to lake activities, with several sites providing excellent privacy and views of Bear Creek or the lake. Paved spurs accommodate standard rigs and trailers up to 30 feet.
Cherry Flat A Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the Cherry Flat A Spur road within the Sierra National Forest, surrounded by beautiful pine forests.
Chicago Stump Loop Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument near Hume Lake. Ideal for rigs seeking a secluded retreat among large conifers, though the native-material road requires dry conditions.
Chicago Stump Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along the dirt forest road leading to the historic Chicago Stump in Sequoia National Forest. The route winds through scenic giant sequoia groves and mixed pine forest, offering small roadside pullouts suitable for self-contained vehicles.
China Bar Campground
China Bar Campground is a primitive developed site situated along the San Joaquin River within the Sierra National Forest, offering a remote camping experience.
Choinumni Park Campground
A spacious county campground located right along the scenic Kings River. Features flat campsites shaded by large trees, equipped with running water and restrooms, though facilities can appear worn. A peaceful location with helpful camp hosts.
Cliff Camp
Cliff Camp is a rustic developed Forest Service campground situated along the North Fork Kings River. It serves as an excellent basecamp for nearby hiking trails and outdoor recreation near Wishon Reservoir.
Clover Meadow Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor located near Clover Meadow in the Sequoia National Forest. The native material road provides access to dispersed camping sites surrounded by towering pines.
Coalinga-Huron I-5 Transit Parking
A commercial corridor along the Interstate 5 interchange offering street and commercial-adjacent parking options. This area serves as a popular overnight transit corridor with gas stations, fast food, and coffee shops nearby.
Cold Springs Meadow Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a dirt forest road winding through the scenic pine forests of the Sierra National Forest.
College Campground
Located along the scenic shores of Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness, this developed campground offers tent-only sites nestled within open meadows and pine-fir forests. It provides a convenient base for boating and hiking, with several trailhead access points nearby.
Condon Peak Campground
A quiet Bureau of Land Management campground situated near Condon Peak, offering scenic vistas of rolling hills and oak trees. Amenities include shaded picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. No trash collection or water is provided, requiring visitors to pack out all waste.
Converse Ridge Dispersed Area
Tucked away in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, this dispersed camping corridor runs along Converse Ridge and its associated spurs. The dirt roads wind up toward Stump Meadow, providing spectacular mountain vistas and relative isolation. While the main route is accessible, some spurs can become narrow and rocky, making them best suited for smaller to mid-sized rigs.
Corrine Lake Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Corrine Lake Road within the Sierra National Forest. This dirt road offers multiple pullouts with native material surfaces suitable for a quiet stay surrounded by pines.
Cottonwood T1 Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor within the Sierra National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping on native surface pullouts. The route winds through pine-forested terrain typical of the Sierra foothills.
Courtright Boat Ramp & Parking Road
A gravel forest service road providing access to Courtright Reservoir, scenic granite domes, and nearby trailheads in the Sierra National Forest.
Coyote Lake OHV Route T5 Dispersed
This rugged dirt route winds through the Sierra National Forest, offering highly secluded dispersed camping opportunities for high-clearance vehicles. The road provides access to pristine forested areas and scenic spots near Coyote Lake.
Crystal Springs Campground
Crystal Springs Campground is a developed facility centrally located in Kings Canyon National Park, surrounded by majestic evergreen forest. It features standard campsites as well as mid-sized group loops designed for tent-only groups. The site provides standard national park amenities including potable water, flush toilets, and bear-proof food lockers. It is highly convenient for exploring the General Grant Tree and nearby hiking trails.
Dam 7 T1 Road Dispersed
This native-surface dirt road provides direct access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Sierra National Forest near Redinger Lake. The route is generally accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions, offering a peaceful forest setting.
Deer Creek Campground
A popular lakeside campground tucked under a dense canopy of fir and pine trees along the shore of Huntington Lake. Features scenic lake views with two distinct loops, one of which offers quick access to the resort community of Lakeshore.
Dinkey Creek Campground
A popular, large developed campground set in a beautiful high-country pine and cedar forest along Dinkey Creek. The campground offers multiple swimming spots, such as natural granite pools, plus fishing, hiking, and a nearby general store. Amenities include drinking water, paved spurs, and both vault and flush toilets.
Dinkey Creek Road T1 Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor offering dispersed camping in the Sierra National Forest. Native surface pull-offs are situated among pine trees just off the main road.
Dinkey Creek Road T3 Dispersed
A quiet Sierra National Forest corridor offering dispersed camping options along a native material dirt road.
Dinkey Lakes Area Dispersed
A collection of dispersed campsites situated in the Sierra National Forest near the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. These sites offer a remote basecamp for hiking to nearby lakes and peaks amidst dense pine forests.
Dinkey Trailhead Road Dispersed
This dispersed site is tucked back from the forest road, offering excellent shade and easy access to local hiking trailheads.
Dogtooth Peak Vista Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping pull-out located near the trail systems, surrounded by mature pines and granite rock formations.
Dorabelle Campground
Dorabelle Campground is a popular family camping destination nestled in a dense pine forest above Shaver Lake. Shaded by mature fir, cedar, and pine trees, some sites offer beautiful views of the lake. The campground serves as an excellent base for recreational activities like hiking, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing on Shaver Lake. Five trails are easily accessible directly from the campground, including the Peninsula Loop and Osprey Cove trails.
Douglas Station Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Douglas Station Road within the Sierra National Forest. Featuring a paved asphalt surface, this road provides straightforward access to standard vehicles and larger motorhomes looking for quiet spots among the Sierra pines.
Duff Creek Campground
A primitive developed campground nestled in the Sierra National Forest along Burma Road, providing quiet timber-lined camping.
E. Deer Creek Spur T Dispersed
This remote Sierra National Forest spur road offers quiet, rustic dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt track. Standard and high-clearance vehicles can navigate the unpaved route, which winds through scenic pine forests. Seasonal closures restrict access during the winter and early spring, making it a scenic retreat for warm-season campers.
East Deer Creek Spur C Dispersed
This quiet dispersed camping corridor along East Deer Creek Spur C offers secluded camping in the Sierra National Forest near Hall Mountain. Accessible via native dirt roads, it provides peaceful forest surroundings with standard forest service stay limits.
Equestrian Campground
A specialized campground nestled under large oak trees near the learning center, offering three accessible campsites and a large gravel parking area with corrals for horses. Designed specifically to accommodate horse trailers and equestrian campers with convenient bypass trail access. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, wood grills, and drinking water via a paddle-style spigot near the corrals.
Eshom Creek West Dispersed
A native-material dirt road corridor within Sequoia National Forest that provides dispersed camping opportunities under a canopy of pines. Located close to scenic trailheads, this route is open year-round and offers a peaceful setting for standard vehicles and motorhomes.
Fence Meadow Campground
A primitive, quiet campground nestled in the Sierra National Forest. Located near the McKinley Botanical Area, it offers a peaceful forest setting with native-dirt access roads.
Fence Meadow Camping Area
A primitive, tranquil camping area nestled within the pine forests of the Sierra National Forest.
Finger Rock Trailhead Access
This remote Sierra National Forest trailhead offers access to rugged backcountry hiking and dispersed wilderness camping near Finger Rock.
Fish Creek Campground
A small and primitive developed campground situated beneath oaks and pines along Fish Creek in the Sierra National Forest. Visitors should check active conditions and closure status with the local ranger district, as this site is subject to post-fire recovery management.
Fly-catcher Road Dispersed
An accessible gravel forest road corridor winding through the Sierra National Forest. It offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities suitable for standard vehicles and motorhomes during its open season.
Fox Springs Road Corridor
This forest corridor along Fox Springs Road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the national forest. The area features peaceful, pine-shaded spots suitable for travelers looking to camp away from developed crowds.
Garnet Dike 6.45 Loop
A scenic dirt loop corridor offering dispersed camping options in the Sierra National Forest, located near the Kings River Trailhead.
Gigantea Campground
A rustic, shaded developed campground situated within a dense forest of cedar, fir, and sugar pine, located just half a mile from the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias. While each site features a picnic table and grill, there is no drinking water or trash collection service provided, requiring visitors to arrive fully self-sufficient.
Gold Arrow Camp
Gold Arrow Camp is a private summer camp operating under a special use permit in the Sierra National Forest where public overnight stays are strictly prohibited.
Green Cabin Flat Campground
A rustic and quiet US Forest Service campground located along the scenic Kings River. Offering basic, shaded sites under oaks and pines, this spot provides a peaceful retreat deep within the canyon.
Harris Ranch Restaurant & Hotel
A legendary highway oasis offering a dedicated, well-lit gravel area for free overnight dry-camping right next to the charging station. Features a security-patrolled lot, on-site dining, and pet facilities.
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Hog Pasture Camp Spur A Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road nestled within the Sierra National Forest. It offers a secluded setting with dispersed camping opportunities on a native dirt surface.
Hume Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the northern shore of Hume Lake in Sequoia National Forest. Nestled among towering cedar and pine trees, this popular facility offers convenient access to hiking, fishing, and non-motorized boating. Sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and bear boxes, with flush toilets and drinking water available. A short trail leads to a nearby store, gas station, and basic amenities.
Huntington Lake Developed Campgrounds
A cluster of developed US Forest Service campgrounds nestled along the scenic north shore of Huntington Lake, offering convenient water recreation and immediate trail access to the adjacent Kaiser Wilderness. The area features dense pine and fir forests, providing pleasant shade and moderate site privacy.
Huntington Lake Road Dispersed
This Forest Service corridor offers dispersed camping along a dirt road near Huntington Lake. It provides quiet, wooded sites beneath Sierra pines, suitable for most vehicles during the summer season.
Huntington Lake Road T2 Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities in the Sierra National Forest near Musick Mountain.
Island Park Campground
Island Park is a spacious developed recreation area situated along the scenic shores of Pine Flat Lake. It features numerous non-electric campsites, 25 sites with electric hookups, and two dedicated group camping sites. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and hiking along the short interpretive Blue Oak Trail. All campers have access to modern flush toilets, vault toilets, and a paved boat ramp.
Italian Bar Road Dispersed
This Sierra National Forest dirt road corridor offers rustic dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by native pine forest.
Italian Bar Road T2 Dispersed
This native-material dirt road in the Sierra National Forest provides accessible dispersed camping options. Suitable for most rigs under dry conditions, it offers a scenic and quiet forest escape.
Jose Basin Road T1 Dispersed
A native-surface forest road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Sierra National Forest foothills near Auberry.
Kaiser Diggings West Tank Road
Dispersed camping along this native-surface dirt road provides quiet, wooded sites in the Sierra National Forest. Access is highly seasonal and best suited for high-clearance vehicles.
Kings Canyon Campground
A developed canyon-side campground offering spacious sites with standard amenities. Nestled near scenic viewpoints, it includes access to water, campfire rings, and a dump station, with convenience stores located nearby.
Kings Canyon Hwy (Route 180) Roadside Pullouts
A series of large dirt and gravel roadside pullouts situated along Highway 180 as it climbs toward Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. These sites offer a basic, convenient staging ground before entering the parks. Expect notable traffic noise from the adjacent highway and limited privacy.
Kingsburg Urban Stealth Parking
Paved street parking spots located behind local commercial businesses. These areas offer convenient overnight stopovers but are subject to municipal parking restrictions and feature significant noise from the nearby highway and active rail line.
Kinnikinnick Campground
A developed campground situated just across the road from Huntington Lake under a dense cover of fir and pine. It serves as an excellent base for day hikers looking to access the nearby Kaiser Loop Trail.
Kirch Flat Campground
A developed campground nestled along the scenic Kings River, surrounded by oak-covered foothills and spectacular canyon views of the Sierra Nevada. The campground features oak and pine trees providing shade, but has no running water. It is a popular spot for whitewater enthusiasts, fishermen, and day users enjoying the Kings River. This site also includes Kirch Flat Group Campground.
Kirch Flat Takeout
A river access point and takeout along the Kings River, providing dirt pull-offs for vehicle parking.
Lily Pad Campground
Lily Pad Campground is a rustic developed camping area situated near the scenic shores of Wishon Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest. Tucked away under a thick canopy of pine trees, it offers numbered sites with basic amenities like pit toilets. The setting is highly peaceful, making it a great base camp for exploring the nearby trailheads and reservoirs. While official amenities and fee collection typically shut down during the late autumn off-season, the sites often remain accessible for self-contained campers until winter snows close the road.
Limestone Campsite
This quiet forest campsite is situated along Dinkey Lakes Road in the Sierra National Forest, offering convenient access to the nearby trailheads.
Lindy's Landing
This riverside developed campground offers full or partial hookups along the scenic Kings River. Features include direct river and beach access, laundry facilities, and a small general store.
Little Rancheria Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Little Rancheria Road in the Sierra National Forest, offering quiet forested spots near the Rancheria Trailhead.
Logan Meadow Campground
A rustic developed campground in the Sierra National Forest off Mammoth Pool Road. This quiet area offers basic forest camping suited for self-contained travelers.
Loper Peak Backcountry Area
A remote backcountry wilderness zone near Loper Peak offering primitive walk-in campsites in the Sierra National Forest.
Loper Peak Backcountry Campsite
This remote wilderness hike-in location near Loper Peak offers a secluded backcountry setting nestled deep within the Sierra National Forest.
Loper Peak Backcountry Campsite North
A primitive hike-in campsite situated in a secluded forest setting near Loper Peak.
Loper Peak Backcountry Campsite South
A primitive, hike-in wilderness campsite located in the remote backcountry near Loper Peak in the Sierra National Forest.
Lower Billy Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated directly on the shores of Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Every campsite offers picturesque water views, providing an excellent basecamp for hiking into the nearby Kaiser Wilderness. Campers have access to picnic tables, food storage lockers, and vault toilets, though space can be tight. Summer 2018 reports noted quiet conditions but high nightly fees. Due to narrow layouts and surrounding pine trees, maneuvering larger rigs can be challenging.
Lower Rush Creek T1 Dispersed
A rustic dirt road corridor offering quiet, secluded dispersed camping within the Sierra National Forest. Native surface terrain is accessible to most standard vehicles in dry conditions, winding through typical Sierra pine settings.
Lower Rush Creek T2 Dispersed
This Forest Service corridor provides dispersed camping options along Lower Rush Creek T2 within the Sierra National Forest. Surrounded by mature pine forest near Barnes Mountain, the dirt road is generally passable for standard passenger vehicles under dry conditions.
Lower Tamarack T1 Dispersed
Dispersed forest camping corridor along the Lower Tamarack T1 dirt road in the Sierra National Forest, offering scenic access to the surrounding pine-covered landscape near Shaver Lake Vista. The area provides a quiet forest setting suitable for those seeking a primitive camping experience.
Mammoth Pool Campground
Primitive developed campground located half a mile from the Mammoth Pool Reservoir. It features campsites nestled among ponderosa pine and cedar trees along the San Joaquin River. Ideal for boating, fishing, and hiking, with access to the nearby French Trail leading into the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Please note that the site is subject to ongoing hazard tree mitigation work.
Mammoth Power House T1 Dispersed
This forest spur road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Sierra National Forest. Access is via a native-material dirt road, making it suitable for campervans and standard vehicles looking to stay in a quiet wooded setting.
Mammoth South Spur A T1 Dispersed
A scenic dirt spur road within the Sierra National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities in a pine-forested environment near Auberry, California. This corridor is suitable for those seeking a quiet forested retreat.
Matthews Mill Road T7 Dispersed
Matthews Mill Road T7 offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt forest road within the Sierra National Forest. The native material road is generally accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
Maxson Dome Backcountry Camp
A remote backcountry hike-in campsite located in the Sierra National Forest near Maxson Dome, accessible only on foot.
McDonald's Truck and RV Parking
A dedicated commercial truck and RV parking area adjacent to a local dining establishment off Highway 99. Features marked oversized vehicle lanes with a posted 24-hour limit, making it a highly convenient stop-and-go option, though noise from running refrigeration units and the highway is expected.
Mckenzie Ridge Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along McKenzie Ridge in the Sequoia National Forest, offering scenic wooded sites along a native dirt road.
Mill Creek Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt spur road within the Sierra National Forest near Auberry, providing rustic dispersed camping opportunities on native soil surfaces.
Mill Flat Campground
A small, developed Forest Service campground set along Mill Flat Creek near its confluence with the Kings River. Surrounded by pines and oaks, it offers a great wilderness experience.
Mill Flat Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt road corridor in Sequoia National Forest offering dispersed camping along Mill Flat Creek. The native dirt road is accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions.
Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (North Shore Campgrounds)
An official developed campground complex along the shores of Millerton Lake. Offers multiple loops including Meadows, Valley Oak, and North Shore Horse Camp, featuring spacious paved pads and covered picnic tables. Well-suited for all rig types, the recreation area features convenient lake access, basic utility hookups at select sites, and a tidy layout supervised by on-site hosts.
Moore Boys Camp
This remote wilderness camp is situated in the Sierra National Forest and is accessible exclusively via hiking trails.
Moraine Road Dispersed Camping
This dirt forest road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Sierra National Forest near Auberry. The route features a native dirt surface suitable for standard vehicles during dry conditions, operating under seasonal access limits.
Nevins Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet corridor of dispersed sites situated along Nevins Road in Sierra National Forest, close to Shaver Lake and McKinley Grove. The area features scattered dirt pull-outs nestled among the trees with stone fire rings.
North Blackstone RV Camping
A developed private RV park located in northern Fresno offering full hookups and an on-site dump station.
North Fork Bear Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along North Fork Bear Creek Road in the Sierra National Forest, offering standard forest road access in a pine forest setting.
North Fork Road T1 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated in the Sierra National Forest, offering roadside pull-offs near the geographic center of California.
Oak Flat Campground
Oak Flat Campground is a quiet, rustic Forest Service camping area nested in the pines along Bear Meadow Road.
Peckinpah Meadow C Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the Peckinpah Meadow C Spur in the Sierra National Forest, located near the scenic Whisky Falls. The area features a mix of pine forest and recovered burn scars, offering multiple pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Pine Flat Campground
A developed public recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, situated near the banks of Pine Flat Lake.
Pine Flat Road Dispersed
An accessible dirt forest road corridor within the Sierra National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by pine and sequoia trees. This corridor provides easy access to public lands with standard vehicle accessibility.
Pine Road Dispersed
This native dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping options beneath the Sequoia National Forest canopy. Located near Logger Point, it provides quiet and rustic camping opportunities.
Pinehurst Barracks Road Dispersed
Pinehurst Barracks Road offers scenic dispersed camping within the Sierra National Forest. The road is accessible to passenger vehicles and provides standard dispersed sites under pine and sequoia trees.
Planet Fitness Fresno
A standard commercial parking lot located near Fresno highway access, suitable for quick, low-profile overnight stays.
Power Line Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options winding through the Sierra National Forest foothills. Situated near the exact center of California and the San Joaquin River basin, the native-dirt route provides accessible dry camping spots amidst oak and pine woodland.
Princess Campground - Shining Cloud Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on a dirt road just off the main paved route. This area offers a quiet, natural retreat within the pine forest, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful alternative near Hume Lake.
Princess Campground
Nestled within an ancient Sequoia grove, this spacious campground sits adjacent to a lush meadow and offers an ideal base for exploring Kings Canyon and nearby Hume Lake. It features paved loops and multiple campsites situated among historic giant tree stumps.
Providence Creek Road T3 Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor winding through the Sierra National Forest near Dinkey Mountain. This route offers dispersed camping opportunities on native surface pullouts with typical scenic pine and fir surroundings. The road is accessible by standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, though high clearance is recommended due to potential ruts and uneven terrain.
Radio Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Radio Road within the Sierra National Forest, offering native-surface roadside spots surrounded by pine forests.
Rancheria Campground
A developed public campground situated directly on Huntington Lake, featuring 125 spacious sites without hookups. Ideal for recreation with boat rentals and local dining options within a mile.
Rancheria Campground
Rancheria Campground sits on the scenic shores of Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. Set under a dense canopy of pine and fir, this campground offers direct water access, boat mooring opportunities, and adjacent hiking trails.
Rancheria Tract Water Tank Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along a dirt Forest Service road in the Sierra National Forest near Huntington Lake. The native material road offers roadside pullouts under towering pine trees. Access is seasonal and depends on snow conditions.
Riverbend RV Park
A small, quiet, and clean private RV park located off East Kings Canyon Road. It features well-spaced lots surrounded by pleasant citrus orchards, and offers full hookups along with on-site amenities.
Rock Creek A Spur T2 Dispersed
A quiet Sierra National Forest spur road offering dispersed camping pulloffs on native dirt terrain. Accessible seasonally, it provides secluded camping under pine canopy near the Mile High Vista.
Rock Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated on a large, sandy flat shaded by oak, pine, and cedar trees, with Rock Creek flowing directly through the grounds. It features three camping sections, swimming holes, and proximity to Mammoth Pool Reservoir for fishing and boating. Note: This facility has experienced extended closures due to hazard tree mitigation. Amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, campfire rings, and picnic tables. Supplies are available nearby at Wagner's Mammoth Pool Resort.
Rock Creek Diversion
This Forest Service corridor offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in the Sierra National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible to most vehicles during the dry season.
Rock Creek Spur Dispersed
A secluded forest clearing perfect for a quiet night, surrounded by towering pines and granite outcrops.
Rock Creek Spur M T1 Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in the Sierra National Forest offering dispersed camping options under a canopy of pines. Located near the Dinkey Creek area, this site provides standard national forest camping opportunities.
Ross Crossing Camping Area
Ross Crossing Camping Area offers primitive, shaded sites along the Kings River watershed within the Sierra National Forest, accessible via a narrow and winding dirt road.
Ross Crossing T1
A quiet forest road corridor in the Sierra National Forest providing primitive dispersed camping opportunities. The route features a native dirt and gravel surface winding through the scenic Sierra landscape.
S J & E Railroad Grade Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along the historic S J & E Railroad Grade. Located within the Sierra National Forest near Shaver Lake, this native dirt road offers dispersed camping options surrounded by pine forest.
S J & E Railroad Grade T2 Dispersed
A scenic Sierra National Forest road corridor offering dispersed camping options along its dirt and gravel track. The route is accessible to most vehicles and provides a rustic mountain camping experience.
Sequoia RV Camp
A functional private RV park offering full-hookup and dry-camping options. Features essential services including a dump station, laundry, showers, and on-site managers, making it an excellent utility stop near the national park boundary.
Shorthair West Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a native dirt road winding through the Sierra National Forest, offering serene wooded settings near Short Hair Creek.
Sierra National Forest Dispersed - Point Road
A secluded dispersed camping corridor along a native-material dirt road deep within the Sierra National Forest, located near the McKinley Botanical Area.
Smalley Cove Campground (PG&E)
A small developed campground operated by Pacific Gas & Electric, situated near the Kerchoff Reservoir. Shaded by scrub oaks and gray pines, it offers five campsites with picnic tables, fire grills, and a vault toilet. The campground is not suitable for RVs or trailers due to low-hanging trees and uneven parking surfaces, and the access gates are locked overnight.
South Fork Tamarack T7 Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along South Fork Tamarack Road within the Sierra National Forest. Native dirt surfaces lead to quiet, forested pullouts ideal for self-contained rigs.
South Pack Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along South Pack Road in the Sierra National Forest, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a forest retreat.
South Stevenson D Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along South Stevenson D road within the Sierra National Forest.
Stevenson Creek Spur E Dispersed
A rustic native-dirt spur road offering primitive dispersed camping in the Sierra National Forest. Tucked within the pine forest, this quiet corridor provides a secluded setting for self-contained campers during its open season. Access is via a dirt surface that is best traversed in dry conditions.
Straight Edge Y Spur Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping opportunities located along a forest road spur in the Sierra National Forest. The area provides a peaceful, wooded setting with access to nearby scenic viewpoints. High-clearance vehicles are recommended due to the unpaved surface, and campers should prepare for a fully self-sufficient stay with no amenities provided. Seasonal closures apply during winter and spring months. California campfire permits are required for stove use.
Strawberry Meadow Spur Road
This scenic dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Sierra National Forest. Surrounded by towering pine trees, the corridor provides multiple pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a peaceful mountain getaway near Squaw Valley.
Sugarloaf T6 Dispersed Camping
This scenic dirt road corridor in the Sierra National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by tall pines. It is accessible to most vehicles during the dry season but is subject to seasonal winter closures.
Summit Campground
Summit Campground offers quiet camping within the Sierra National Forest. Accessed via a native dirt road, the site provides a rustic mountain getaway with seasonal access from early March through mid-January.
Summit Ridge Dispersed Area
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Sierra National Forest, offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities along its length during the warmer months.
Sunset Campground
Centrally located in Kings Canyon National Park, this developed campground provides convenient access to hiking trails, including the path to the General Grant Tree. The sites are shaded by mature forest and equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-resistant food lockers. Facilities include flush toilets and potable water, though parking spurs are generally short and uneven.
Swanee T3 Dispersed Camping
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the scenic Sierra National Forest. The native-dirt route provides access to quiet pull-outs suitable for boondocking surrounded by mature pines.
Swanee T6 Dispersed Road Corridor
Swanee T6 is a native dirt road corridor within the Sierra National Forest that offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The road is accessible by standard passenger vehicles under dry conditions, but seasonal closures apply during winter months.
Sweetwater Spring Road Dispersed
A remote dirt forest spur located within the Sierra National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities. The route provides access to quiet, wooded pockets ideal for low-profile setups.
Sycamore Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Sycamore Creek Road in the Sierra National Forest foothills near Auberry. The area offers rustic campsites scattered along a native dirt road.
Sycamore Springs Road Dispersed
This Sierra National Forest dirt road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material surface. Nestled near the scenic Sycamore Springs area, the route provides a quiet forest setting accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
Taylor Hill South Dispersed Camping
A remote forest road corridor in the Sierra National Forest offering dispersed roadside camping sites among pine and oak trees. Perfect for self-contained rigs seeking a natural environment close to the Sierra foothills.
Temperance Flat Boat-In Campground
A remote, boat-in only campground situated on the upper reaches of Millerton Lake along the San Joaquin River. This area offers a rugged wilderness experience with basic developed sites accessible exclusively by watercraft. Perfect for boaters and kayakers seeking a quiet escape.
Tollhouse Road T1 Dispersed Corridor
Tollhouse Road T1 offers dirt road access to dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Sierra National Forest.
Trimmer Campground
Trimmer Campground is a single-looped facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake, situated where oak and pine forests meet. The campground offers paved sites overlooking the water, equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. An adjacent boat ramp and courtesy dock provide convenient water access for boating and fishing.
Trimmer Springs Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Trimmer Springs Road on the banks of the Kings River, just upstream of Pine Flat Lake. This area features several flat dirt pullouts with direct river access, offering opportunities for trout fishing and swimming. It is surrounded by rolling oak-covered foothills and dramatic river canyon views, though it can get very crowded when nearby developed campgrounds are closed.
Trimmer Springs Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor in the Sierra National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native surface pull-outs.
Trimmer Springs Road T5 Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Sierra National Forest near the Kings River, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native surface turnouts.
Trimmer Springs Road T6 Dispersed
This Sierra National Forest dirt road corridor provides access to dispersed camping areas near the Kings River. It is open year-round to all vehicle types, offering quiet forest camping close to popular whitewater rafting launch sites.
Upper Billy Creek Campground
This developed campground is located across the road from Huntington Lake and adjacent to Billy Creek. It offers shaded campsites in a thick forest setting close to popular trailheads leading into the Kaiser Wilderness. Please note that this facility has experienced temporary closures due to hazard trees.
Upper Blue Water Road Dispersed
This native dirt corridor inside Sierra National Forest provides quiet dispersed camping options among the trees. The road features a native dirt surface and is seasonally open from early spring through mid-winter.
Upper Kings Group Campground
Upper Kings Group Campground offers a spacious developed setting in the Sierra National Forest along the North Fork Kings River. It is ideal for organized group camping and gatherings.
Upper South Fork Tamarack Creek & Sno-Park
A scenic mountain staging area and forest road corridor off Highway 168 at Tamarack Ridge. The zone encompasses both the paved Tamarack Sno-Park staging lot and the adjacent dirt forest road. Ideal for quick overnight stops or dispersed camping amidst towering pines.
Upper Teakettle T2 Dispersed Camping
A remote forest corridor along Upper Teakettle T2 road within the Sierra National Forest. This area offers dispersed camping opportunities amidst towering Sierra pines and provides a tranquil forest experience with close proximity to the Teakettle Experimental Forest.
Urban Stealth Parking (Fresno East)
This neighborhood street in East Fresno offers quiet curbside parallel parking suitable for low-profile campervans and truck campers. Located near local shopping centers, the area experiences typical daytime commercial traffic but remains relatively quiet overnight. Ensure you park flush to the curb and practice strict stealth camping principles to remain undisturbed.
Voyager Rock Camping Area
Primitive lakeside camping area set amongst stunning granite domes along the eastern shore of Courtright Reservoir. This remote destination is only reachable by boat or via the extremely challenging Dusy-Ershim OHV Route, making it a haven for off-roaders and wilderness seekers.
Westfall Creek Dispersed Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along native surface forest roads in the Sierra National Forest, ideal for secluded dry camping.
Whisky Falls Campground
Whisky Falls Campground is a rustic Forest Service site offering shaded camp loops nestled in mature pine forest near the cascading Whisky Falls.
Windy Point Boat Launch Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor located along the native-surface access road leading to the Windy Point Boat Launch at Mammoth Pool Reservoir.
Wishon Low Water Boat Access
A scenic dirt access road corridor leading toward the low-water boat launch at Wishon Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest. It offers direct water access and dispersed staging areas suitable for self-contained rigs.
Ya-Gub-Weh-tuh Campground
A peaceful walk-in campground offering six individual campsites overlooking the Table Mountains and San Joaquin River Gorge. Sites feature picnic tables, fire pits, and access to vault toilets and drinking water, making it excellent for tents and campervans. Parking is close to the campsites, but sites themselves require a short walk. Cash payment is required via self-pay envelopes. This is an active cultural area for local tribes.
Yucca Point Heliport Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping area located along the dirt access road to the Yucca Point Heliport, positioned just off the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway within Sequoia National Forest.