Camping

Camping The majority of camping sites within the Sierra Nevada exist in the National Forests, which is the largest landholder of the region at 10,904,041 acres. National Forests also give you the most freedom to choose where and how you wish to camp. Within the National Forest, you can drive anywhere on a road, pull…

Mokelumne River Area Mokelumne Campground 38 miles east of Jackson on Hwy 88, 8.5 miles south of Forest Road 92 (Ellis Road), and 2.5 miles east on Forest Road 8N50 (Salt Springs Road). Elevation: 3,200 feet. 8 sites, vault toilets. No water. Fee: $30.00 per night. Mokelumne Campground White Azalea Campground The campground is at…

Upper Owens River Area Browns Owen River Camp This is a private park six miles east of U.S. 395 on Benton Crossing Road (exit at green church). Seasonal, late April through September 30th. Fees are $35.00 per night, $40.00 per night for river front. It is adjacent to the Upper Owens River just above Lake…

      Kings River Area     Azalea Campground In the Grant Grove area, 3-1/2 miles (5.6km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance. At 6500-foot elevation (1981m) under open stands of evergreen trees, 1/4-mile (.4km) to a sequoia grove. 113 sites, $32/night, flush toilets, pay phone. Within 1/2-mile (.8km) of visitor center, market, restaurant, gift…

Upper Kern River Canyon Area Headquarters Campground 4 miles north of Kernville along Kern River via Mtn. 99. Paved road; 44 family units; Trailers up to 27′; Toilets; Water; Elevation 2,800 feet. Open year round; Supplies at Kernville and Riverkern. $34 per night. Holiday Weekends – $36 per night. Reservations can be made 3 days…