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$30 - $60/night
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16 campsites
Season
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Price
$30 - $60/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
16 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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37.4555, -119.5483
Tent campers self-sufficient on water who want creek swimming and a summit hike in the same day. The Big Creek section sites have natural pools nearby, the dome trail rewards with valley-to-peaks views, and trout fishing rounds out a full three days.
The campground is currently closed, so check status before planning anything. Even in season, no potable water on-site and a rough 1.8-mile access road make this a poor fit for anyone who didn't pack their own supply or is driving anything larger than a clearance-friendly passeng
Reference information about Fresno Dome Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located on Boggy Meadow adjacent to Big Creek, Fresno Dome Campground is conveniently located near the Fresno Dome trail which provides wonderful views of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding mountains. Fir and Pine trees provides shaded sites and all sites have grills, tables and fire rings. Access to campground is paved and dirt. There is a campground host on site. Please deposit trash at entrance to campground.</p>
The elevation is 6,500 ft. This tranquil campground has two sections. One has camp sites tucked in among towering cedar, Sugar pines, and firs. The other section is located along Big Creek's headwater with sites overlooking the creek. At the upper end of this section is an informal "beater" trail leading to a series of deep pools ideal for cooling off on a hot day. The campground is an excellent location for nearby hiking and rock climbing. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. Sierra National Forest 315
Open Memorial Day weekend through October 1 - weather dependent
From Oakhurst, CA, take State Rt. 41 north 2.2 miles to Road 632. Turn right at sign onto Road 632 and go 1 mile to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Road 632, and go 7.4 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 3.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto dirt road and go 1.5 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 0.3 to still another "Y" intersection. Bear left into campground. NOTE: Road 632 is part of the Sierra Vista Byway. The last 1.8 miles is rough with rocky stretches - not RV friendly.
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Summer is the reliable window here. Memorial Day through October brings daytime highs in the mid-60s to low-80s, nighttime lows in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Trails and creek access are fully open, though afternoon thunderstorms pop up occasionally and late-season wildfire smoke can drift in. Weekends fill up July through August. Reserve early or come midweek. Snow blankets the campground in winter, turning it quiet and pristine but largely inaccessible. Spring runoff swells the creek, but snow patches may linger into early season.
Summer (Memorial Day–Oct) is reliable with mid-60s to low-80s highs and open trails.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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