Boulder Creek Dispersed Camping

Boulder Creek Dispersed Camping

Elevation: 6400'

Season: Peak (June-October)

Road type: Dirt for about last half mile, sedans okay.

Driving time: 2+hrs

Description: Nice dispersed camping along a moderate size creek.  Follow the creek down stream to find some granite pools deep enough for swimming (no trail to these).  See the nearby sequoias at Little Boulder Creek Grove.


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California Creek Dispersed Camping (Near Nelder Sequoia Grove)

California Creek Dispersed Camping (Near Nelder Grove Sequoias)

Elevation: 5000'

Season: Slightly extended peak (May-November)

Road type: Well maintained dirt

Toilets: None

Driving time: 1h30m

Description: Dispersed camping along a small creek near Nelder Grove of sequoias.  Also close to the "Shadow of the Giants" hike.  Relatively close to Fresno, nice spot for a quick weekend camp trip.  No toilets.

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Jackass Dike Dispersed Camping

Jackass Dike Dispersed Camping

Elevation: 7100'

Season: Peak (June-September), check if road is open

Road type: Well maintained dirt but there is a river crossing.  High clearance 4x2 suggested.  4x4 needed to go to Hooper Diversion water slide nearby.

Toilets: None

Driving time: 3h+

Description: Our favorite place to camp in the Fresno area!  Beautiful dispersed camping along the origin of the San Joaquin River.  Multiple areas of dispersed camping, you can find a place all to yourself.  There is a hike or short drive to some fun water slides above the Hooper diversion dam.  

Sample Meadow Campground

Sample Meadow Campground

Elevation: 7500'

Season: Peak (June-September), check if road is open

Road type: Well maintained dirt

Toilets: Pit

Driving time: 2h15m

Description: Campground along year round stream.  Developed but not popular.  Short driving distance to two nice lake hikes (Twin Lakes and Pryor Lake).

Bear Creek Dispersed Camping

Bear Creek Dispersed Camping

Elevation: 7000'

Season: Peak (June-September)

Road type: Well maintained dirt

Toilets: None

Driving time: 1h45m

Description: Dispersed camping along a small, creek that runs directly over bed rock.  Can wade but no swimming, creek is safe for small children.  Nice flat camping areas.  No toilets.
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Green Cabin Flat Campground

Green Cabin Flat Campground

Elevation: 1200'

Season: Early (March-May) or Late (September-November)

Road type: Mostly paved, short well maintained dirt section

Toilets: Pit toilets

Driving time: 1h45m

Description: Open space campground along the King's River.  Lots of space for bigger group if need be.  Nice swimming area in King's River which is relatively warm in late season.

Bretz Mill Campground

Bretz Mill Campground
Elevation: 3100'
Season: Early (March-June)
Road type: Paved
Toilets: Pit toilets
Driving time (Fresno): 1.5hrs
Description: Developed campground at lower elevation below shaver lake.  Sits along Big Creek with small wading pools.