4.0014 reviewsPrice
$23.26 - $48/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
11 campsites
Season
June - November
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$23.26 - $48/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
11 campsites
Season
June - November
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
256,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →Gaggs Camp Campground
37.3612, -119.4680
Tent campers who bring all their own water and want a quiet base for fishing rainbow trout in Sand Creek. The sandy banks are real, kids and waders will love the beach-like feel in the pines. July and August hit the sweet spot before fall frost moves in.
The access road is long, rocky, and hard on low-clearance vehicles, multiple reviewers flag it as a serious obstacle. No hookups, no showers, no potable water, and no reservations mean it's not the place for trailers, motorhomes, or anyone who needs a sure thing on a holiday week
Reference information about Gaggs Camp Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located on Sand Creek, large sandy open area with some shade.Each site;has table, fire ring. Toilets are vault. Garbage bins are provided at entrance to the campground.</p><p>Road access: 6S42 (Central Camp Road) is an unimproved road - not maintained for low clearance vehicles.</p><p>This is Bear Country. Please store food properly and don't feed the bears.</p>
The elevation is 5,900 ft. The campground, pack it in pack it out, is located in a stand of towering Sugar pines and cedars. It has two sections with some camp sites in both sections located along Sandy Creek. Abundant shade, various wildflowers, and quiet, tranquil atmosphere, this is a pretty little campground for tent campers. Although there are no grilles, each camp site has a rock-lined fire pit. Firewood is available for a fee.
Open Memorial Day weekend through October 1 - weather dependent
In Oakhurst, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 41 and Road 426, take Road 426 south and go 6.3 miles to Bass Lake sign. Turn left after sign, staying on Road 426, and go 0.9 miles to a stop sign. Turn left at stop sign onto Road 222 and go 1.7 miles to another stop sign. Turn left at stop sign onto Road 423 and go 0.3 miles to still another stop sign. Turn right at stop sign onto Road 274 and go 2.3 miles to Chilkoot sign. Turn left after sign onto Beasore Road (Forest Rt. 7) and go 10.2 miles to Central Camp sign. Turn right at sign onto a wide single-lane dirt road and go 2.6 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, heading for Central Camp, and go 3.7 miles to Gaggs sign. Turn left after sign and go 0.2 miles to campground. NOTE: Last 4 miles becomes rough with large rocks embedded in dirt. Sierra National Forest 316
Compare with similar sites, watch availability, and build a packing list — Camp Sage handles all of it.
July and August deliver the most reliable conditions. Daytime highs run mid-60s to mid-80s°F, with cool nights dropping into the 40s–50s°F. The creek flows steadily during these months, and access is easiest. Facilities stay open June through September, with some availability through November for late-season campers. Early June can bring lingering snow and cold mornings. September introduces autumn's first chill. By late fall, frost arrives. Holiday weekends see increased traffic, but crowds remain moderate compared to lower-elevation lakes. Pack layers for cool mornings and evenings year-round.
July–August most reliable; steady creek flow and comfortable temps.
Potable water is not available at this site.
Researching this campground? Ask anything — other campers and our team will weigh in. No visit required.
Short heads-ups about the road in, gear quirks, timing, and more. You don't have to have been here to share what you know.
Rate Gaggs Camp Campground
Been here? Tap a star to start. Takes about a minute.
Sign-in required only if you want your name on it.
Be the first to review this campground
Every adventure creates another. Share what you learned so the next camper feels a little more prepared heading out.
