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$5 - $10/night
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Reservable
Sites
2 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$5 - $10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
2 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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7800 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023
Overlanding types or solitude-chasers with a 4WD rig will get the most out of this. Only two reservable sites means you genuinely won't share the space, and fall weekdays in the mid-60s to 70s°F are the sweet spot before winter rains close the adobe clay roads. Request Hudner Pas
No potable water on-site means packing in everything you'll drink and cook with. Showers, cell service, and trash facilities don't exist here either, and any rain can trigger a closure before you arrive. Low-clearance vehicles won't make it up the access trail at all.
Context for the broader area surrounding Hudner Ranch Primitive Cg Recreation Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record. View official page →
The 36,000-acre Fish Slough Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) is a place where geographic isolation, geology, climate, and hydrology have created a rare and irreplaceable ecosystem. Located in the transition between the Mojave Desert and Great Basin biomes, Fish Slough encompasses an array of plant communities, including wetlands, alkali meadows, and uplands. With 126 taxa described, Fish Slough represents one of the richest wetland floras in the Great Basin. The ACEC also provides habitat for rare endemic plants, such as the Fish Slough milk-vetch and the alkali Mariposa lily.
From Bishop, take Highway 395 north to the "Y" with Highway 6. Drive north on Highway 6 about 1.5 miles. Turn west on Five Bridges Road and drive about 2.5 miles. Shortly after the sand and gravel plant, turn right at the information kiosk onto Fish Slough Road. Drive one mile, cross a cattle guard, and travel 5.5 miles to the fenced ponds. Marshlands will be on the east side of the road as you drive to the pond.
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Fall brings the most reliable conditions, with daytime temperatures in the mid-60s to low-80s°F and dry trails that make the 4WD approach manageable. The adobe clay dries out after winter rains, keeping campsites accessible and off-road exploration viable. Winter nights drop into the 30s°F, while summer days push into the mid-90s°F. When winter rains hit, the adobe clay becomes impassable and the campground closes temporarily. Weekends see more visitors even in fall, but weekdays stay quiet.
Fall brings the most reliable conditions and pleasant daytime temps for access.
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The only reservable sites currently are the 2 remote campsites in Hudner Ranch (4x4 area) and the ADA campsites in Lower Ranch (dirt bike and ATV area). For more information, please visit our camping section.
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