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15 campsites
Season
Year-round
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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4011 Grant Drive, Earlimart, CA 93219
History-focused campers and birders will get the most out of this place. Winter and spring offer mild temps, good wildlife, and fewer crowds. Showers are free and reviewers consistently call them clean. Sites 16 and 17 have electric hookups for RVers.
Light sleepers will have a rough time: freight trains run nearby and several reviewers flagged them. Summer heat regularly tops 100°F and seasonal scores reflect it. Mosquito repellent is non-negotiable, especially in warmer months.
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Winter brings the best camping window. Daytime highs settle into the mid-50s to mid-60s, with cool nights in the mid-30s to mid-40s. This beats the intense summer heat that regularly pushes past 100°F. The rainy season runs October through April, with occasional frosty mornings breaking up otherwise mild winter days. Migratory birds show up more reliably in cooler months. Expect fewer campers and better hiking conditions from November through March.
Described as the best camping window: daytime 55–65°F, cool nights and good wildlife viewing.
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John L. Whitehead Jr. Campground offers a range of amenities for campers. It includes flush toilets and showers which are noted as being clean and free to use. The showers operate between 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM and are situated on the south side of the campground. Two campsites (#16 and #17) have RV hookups, while the remaining campsites do not. Each campsite features picnic tables and fire rings. There is a dump station available for RVs, with a fee of $10 (credit card only). Potable water is available on-site, and firewood can be purchased approximately 13 miles away in Delano. Accessibility features are present, including ADA-compliant facilities.
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